[GH-ISSUE #290] [Feature]: Allow hostnames for printers #179

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opened 2026-05-07 00:07:06 +02:00 by BreizhHardware · 1 comment

BreizhHardware commented

2026-05-07 00:07:06 +02:00

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Originally created by @hughesw on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/290

Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub.

Problem or Use Case

The software right now only accepts IP addresses for printers on the network. I have a local DNS and have valid hostnames that all my printers resolve to, and would much rather not have to log into my router and find out what IP they currently have in order to add them to bambuddy. And if those IP addresses change, the software won't be able to find the printers, while the hostnames would correctly resolve.

Proposed Solution

Change IP address field to accept a hostname.

Alternatives Considered

No response

Feature Category

Monitoring & Stats

Priority

Would improve my workflow

Mockups or Examples

No response

Contribution

I would be willing to help implement this feature

Checklist

I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested

Originally created by @hughesw on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/maziggy/bambuddy/issues/290 Originally assigned to: @maziggy on GitHub. ### Problem or Use Case The software right now only accepts IP addresses for printers on the network. I have a local DNS and have valid hostnames that all my printers resolve to, and would much rather not have to log into my router and find out what IP they currently have in order to add them to bambuddy. And if those IP addresses change, the software won't be able to find the printers, while the hostnames would correctly resolve. <img width="624" height="337" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/40d48b00-e5f6-46d6-b871-c865ba7ca3b4" /> ### Proposed Solution Change IP address field to accept a hostname. ### Alternatives Considered _No response_ ### Feature Category Monitoring & Stats ### Priority Would improve my workflow ### Mockups or Examples _No response_ ### Contribution - [ ] I would be willing to help implement this feature ### Checklist - [x] I have searched existing issues to ensure this feature hasn't already been requested