3.1 KiB
3.1 KiB
ImpTune
What This Is
A self-hosted webapp (single Docker container) that lets IT technicians configure printer deployments and export ready-to-deploy packages for Microsoft Intune or NinjaRMM. It handles driver packaging, printer settings, install script generation, and .intunewin wrapping — all from a simple browser UI.
Core Value
Generate a complete, working printer deployment package (script + drivers + icon) in minutes instead of manually scripting each printer setup.
Requirements
Validated
(None yet — ship to validate)
Active
- Upload or reference driver packages (ZIP/INF) from local storage or network share
- Configure all printer parameters: name, IP/port, color/BW, duplex, paper size, default tray, and other common settings
- Generate PowerShell install script that detects user vs. SYSTEM context and self-elevates when run by a user
- Export full Intune package (.intunewin) with bundled drivers, script, and custom icon
- Export NinjaRMM package (ZIP with PS script + driver files)
- Organize printers by client/tenant in a single no-auth interface
- Remember uploaded driver packages across sessions (minimal persistence)
- Run as a single Docker container with minimal dependencies
Out of Scope
- User authentication / separate logins — internal tool on private network
- Full deployment history / audit log — not needed for v1
- Direct Intune/Ninja API integration (push deployments) — export packages only
- Mobile app — desktop browser only
Context
- Target users: MSP technicians managing printers across multiple client sites
- Multi-brand environment: HP, Canon, Ricoh, Brother, and others
- IntuneWinAppUtil.exe will be bundled inside the container (or its format reimplemented) to produce .intunewin files
- NinjaRMM deployments are script-based — a ZIP with PowerShell + drivers is the deliverable
- The generated PowerShell script must handle elevation: detect if running as SYSTEM (Intune/RMM) or as a user, and self-elevate if needed
- Intune deployments need a selectable app icon embedded in the package
- No authentication required — the app runs on a private/internal network
Constraints
- Deployment: Single Docker container — no external database, message queue, or sidecar services
- Dependencies: Minimal — the fewer runtime dependencies the better
- Platform: Generated scripts target Windows endpoints (PowerShell 5.1+)
- Persistence: Lightweight — store driver packages on a Docker volume, use SQLite or flat files for config
Key Decisions
| Decision | Rationale | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| No authentication | Internal tool on private network, simplicity over security | — Pending |
| Bundle IntuneWinAppUtil | Avoid requiring user to provide external tooling | — Pending |
| Single Docker container | Minimal ops burden, easy to deploy and maintain | — Pending |
| Minimal persistence (drivers only) | Printers configured fresh each time, reduces state management complexity | — Pending |
Last updated: 2026-04-10 after initialization