pywats-api 0.1.0b2

Python API library for WATS (Web-based Automated Test System) - manufacturing test data management

pyWATS

A Python library for interacting with the WATS (Web-based Automated Test System) API.

⚠️ Beta Release: This is a beta version. The API is stabilizing but may have changes before 1.0.

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or later
• WATS Server 2025.3.9.824 or later

Features

• pyWATS Library - Core API library for WATS integration

  • Product management
  • Asset management
  • Report creation and submission
  • Production/serial number management
  • RootCause ticket system
  • Software distribution
  • Statistics and analytics

• pyWATS Client - Desktop and headless client application

  • Connection management
  • Converter configuration
  • Report queue management
  • GUI Mode: Qt-based desktop application (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Headless Mode: CLI and HTTP API for servers, Raspberry Pi, embedded systems

Installation

From PyPI (Recommended)

# Install core API library only
pip install pywats-api

# Install with GUI client (requires Qt)
pip install pywats-api[client]

# Install headless client (no Qt - for Raspberry Pi, servers)
pip install pywats-api[client-headless]

# Install with MCP server (for AI assistant integration)
pip install pywats-api[mcp]

From Source (Development)

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/olreppe/pyWATS.git
cd pyWATS

# Create virtual environment
python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows
source .venv/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac

# Install in development mode
pip install -e ".[dev]"

Configuration

Create a configuration with your WATS credentials:

from pywats import pyWATS

api = pyWATS(
    base_url="https://your-server.wats.com",
    token="your_base64_encoded_token"
)

Or use environment variables:

WATS_BASE_URL=https://your-server.wats.com
WATS_AUTH_TOKEN=your_base64_encoded_token

Quick Start

from pywats import pyWATS, WATSFilter

# Initialize API
api = pyWATS(
    base_url="https://your-server.wats.com",
    token="your_token"
)

# Test connection
if api.test_connection():
    print(f"Connected! Server version: {api.get_version()}")

# Get products
products = api.product.get_products()
for p in products:
    print(f"{p.part_number}: {p.name}")

# Query recent reports
filter = WATSFilter(top_count=10)
headers = api.report.query_uut_headers(filter)

Enable Debug Logging

from pywats import pyWATS, enable_debug_logging

# Quick debug mode - shows all library operations
enable_debug_logging()

# Or configure logging your way
import logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
logging.getLogger('pywats').setLevel(logging.DEBUG)

# Now use the API with detailed logging
api = pyWATS(base_url="...", token="...")

See LOGGING_STRATEGY.md for comprehensive logging documentation.

Running the GUI Client

python -m pywats_client

GUI Configuration

The GUI supports modular tab configuration and logging control:

• Tab Visibility: Show/hide tabs (Software, SN Handler, etc.) based on your needs
• Logging Integration: Automatic pyWATS library logging when debug mode is enabled
• Multiple Instances: Run multiple client instances with separate configurations

See GUI Configuration Guide for detailed setup instructions.

Running Headless (Raspberry Pi, Servers)

For systems without display or Qt support:

# Initialize configuration
pywats-client config init

# Test connection
pywats-client test-connection

# Run service with HTTP control API
pywats-client start --api --api-port 8765

# Run as daemon (Linux)
pywats-client start --daemon

CLI Commands

pywats-client config show          # Show configuration
pywats-client config set key value # Set config value
pywats-client status               # Show service status
pywats-client converters list      # List converters

HTTP Control API

When running with --api, manage the service remotely:

curl http://localhost:8765/status    # Get status
curl http://localhost:8765/config    # Get configuration
curl -X POST http://localhost:8765/restart  # Restart services

See Headless Operation Guide for complete documentation.

Project Structure

pyWATS/
├── src/
│   ├── pywats/              # Core library
│   │   ├── models/          # Pydantic data models
│   │   ├── modules/         # High-level API modules
│   │   └── rest_api/        # REST API wrappers
│   └── pywats_client/       # Client application
│       ├── core/            # Core client functionality
│       ├── gui/             # Qt GUI components (optional)
│       ├── control/         # Headless control (CLI, HTTP API)
│       └── services/        # Background services
├── converters/              # User converter plugins
├── docs/                    # Documentation
│   ├── api_specs/           # OpenAPI specifications
│   ├── examples/            # Usage examples
│   └── gui_screens/         # GUI screenshots
├── pyproject.toml           # Project configuration
└── requirements.txt         # Dependencies

Documentation

• Architecture Overview - System design and layered architecture
• Report Module - Test reports and factory methods
• Product Module - Product/BOM management
• Production Module - Serial number and unit tracking

Testing

# Run all tests
pytest

# Run with coverage
pytest --cov=src --cov-report=html

Contributing

This project is maintained by Virinco AS.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Links

• WATS Website
• Virinco
• GitHub Repository
• Changelog