Create a New Sensors Parser

To add a custom parser for command-line tool output, you implement a parser that transforms raw tool output into structured SensorReading objects and register it within the sensors-cli codebase. This process follows an established plugin contract.

A sensors parser is a plugin that transforms raw diagnostic tool output into structured SensorReading objects. You need to create one when you want to monitor a specific internal or niche CLI utility that lacks native support in the sensors-cli framework.

To test a custom CLI output parser for edge cases and failures, you write unit tests that verify parser reliability across success, failure, and edge-case scenarios. This standardized testing ensures the parser correctly transforms output into SensorReading objects.

Yes, you can integrate an arbitrary diagnostic tool into the sensors-cli monitoring framework by creating a custom output parser. This parser extracts metrics and findings from the tool's output, provided you adhere to the established Parser contract and registration process.

Adding a new parser requires no external dependencies, but demands adherence to the established Parser contract within the sensors-cli codebase. You must implement the plugin to output structured SensorReading objects and complete the registration process.