Insightic is a comprehensive digital forensics platform with MongoDB-based case management, real-time map visualization, and AI-powered analysis capabilities.

• Case Management: MongoDB-based case creation and organization
• File Upload: Secure file uploads associated with specific cases
• Network Analysis: Real-time map visualization with React Leaflet
• Database Search: Advanced forensic data search and filtering
• Evidence Management: Comprehensive evidence tracking and analysis
• Professional UI: Clean, professional interface for forensic investigators

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB Atlas account (or local MongoDB instance)
• Modern web browser

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the backend server:

npm start

The backend server will run on http://localhost:5000

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Start the development server:

npm run dev

The frontend will run on http://localhost:5173

The application is configured to connect to MongoDB Atlas using the connection string:

mongodb+srv://navasns0409:[email protected]/

• cases: Stores case information, files, and metadata
• files: File storage references and analysis results
• evidence: Evidence items linked to cases

• GET /api/cases - Get all cases
• POST /api/cases - Create new case
• GET /api/cases/:id - Get case by ID
• PUT /api/cases/:id - Update case
• DELETE /api/cases/:id - Delete case

• POST /api/cases/:caseId/upload - Upload file to case
• GET /api/cases/:id/files - Get case files
• POST /api/cases/:id/files - Add file metadata to case

• GET /api/health - Health check endpoint

Insightic/
├── backend/
│   ├── server.js              # Express server
│   ├── package.json           # Backend dependencies
│   ├── routes/
│   │   └── cases.js          # Case management routes
│   ├── services/
│   │   └── caseService.js    # MongoDB case operations
│   └── uploads/              # File upload directory
├── frontend/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/       # React components
│   │   │   ├── Dashboard.jsx
│   │   │   ├── CaseManagement.jsx
│   │   │   ├── NetworkAnalysis.jsx
│   │   │   ├── UploadUFDR.jsx
│   │   │   └── DatabaseSearch.jsx
│   │   ├── contexts/
│   │   │   ├── CaseContext.jsx      # Case management context
│   │   │   └── CaseDataContext.jsx  # Data context
│   │   └── main.jsx
│   └── package.json          # Frontend dependencies
└── start-backend.bat         # Windows backend starter script

1. Create Case: Use Case Management to create a new forensic case
2. Upload Files: Files can only be uploaded after selecting an active case
3. Analysis: Uploaded files are processed and made available for analysis
4. Investigation: Use Network Analysis, Database Search, and Evidence Viewer
5. Reporting: Generate reports and manage case progress

• File type validation for forensic formats
• Case-based access control
• Secure file upload with size limits
• MongoDB connection security

• SQLite databases (.db, .sqlite)
• XML data files (.xml)
• Compressed archives (.zip, .rar, .7z)
• Text logs (.txt, .log)
• JSON data (.json)
• Disk images (.img, .dd)

The Network Analysis component uses React Leaflet with OpenStreetMap tiles for real-world geographic visualization of forensic data.

Important: Files can only be uploaded after creating and selecting an active case. This ensures proper data organization and case management compliance.

• Comprehensive error handling for API operations
• User-friendly error messages
• Automatic retry mechanisms for failed uploads
• Connection status monitoring

1. Start Backend:

cd backend && npm run dev

2. Start Frontend:

cd frontend && npm run dev

Create a .env file in the backend directory for custom configuration:

PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
MAX_FILE_SIZE=104857600

For technical support or questions about Insightic, please refer to the project documentation or contact the development team.

Insightic - Professional Digital Forensics Platform