Configure Scout

Scout is configured using YAML files located in the .config directory.

Config Directory Location

Scout looks for the .config directory in the following order:

1. The same directory as the Scout executable.
2. $GOPATH/src/jonoton/scout directory.

Detailed Configuration Guides

For a complete reference of all available options, please see the following guides:

• Manage Config (manage.yaml): Data storage and monitor lists.
• Web Server Config (http.yaml): Ports, security, and remote server links.
• Monitor Config (cam.yaml): Specific camera settings and source URLs.
• Detection Pipeline: Motion, Object, and Face detection settings.
• Recording & Alerts: Recording rules and notification settings.
• Notification Settings: SMTP sender and recipient list configurations.

Configuration Examples

While the guides above list every option, you can also look at complete examples:

• Full Configuration Example
• Minimum Configuration Example

Verify via Web Client

Once configured and running, you can verify your setup using the built-in web client:

1. Open your browser to the Scout server address (e.g., http://localhost:8080).
2. Hostname Options:
   • localhost (if running on the same machine).
   • Router assigned IP (e.g., 192.168.1.5).
   • External domain name (if configured).
3. Port: The port is configured in http.yaml (default is 8080).

The web client provides quick visibility into:

• RAM usage
• Frame Rate for all monitors
• Live view of all monitors

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Table of contents

• Manage Config
• HTTP Config
• Monitor Config
• Detection Config
• Recording & Alerts Config
• Notification Settings