# Netalertx Sample Data

> Load synthetic device data into the devcontainer. Use this when asked to load sample devices, seed data, import test devices, populate database, or generate test data.

- Skill: `netalertx/netalertx-sample-data` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add netalertx/netalertx-sample-data`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/netalertx/netalertx-sample-data/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: netalertx (https://skillmd.com/u/netalertx)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/netalertx/netalertx-sample-data

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# Sample Data Loading

Generates synthetic device inventory and imports it via the `/devices/import` API endpoint.

## Command

```bash
cd /workspaces/NetAlertX/.devcontainer/scripts
./load-devices.sh
```

## Environment

- `CSV_PATH`: defaults to `/tmp/netalertx-devices.csv`

## Prerequisites

- Backend must be running
- API must be accessible

## What It Does

1. Generates synthetic device records (MAC addresses, IPs, names, vendors)
2. Creates CSV file at `$CSV_PATH`
3. POSTs to `/devices/import` endpoint
4. Devices appear in database and UI