Issue during development

Danny Yu

n3wb
Sep 4, 2026
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Moldova
Hey everyone,

Building an IP camera control system with Node.js + child_process (no ONVIF module).

Need to detect camera firmware version, model/type before implementing controls.

Supporting multiple brands - Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, etc.

What's the most reliable way to get this info using just Node.js and child_process?

Looking for:

  • Minimal dependencies
  • Fast detection
  • Good error handling
Thanks for any suggestions!