Made github version checking better

Added functionality of Logo branding
Modified sidebar width

backend/prisma/migrations/20251004221657_add_logo_fields_to_settings/migration.sql

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+-- AddLogoFieldsToSettings
+ALTER TABLE "settings" ADD COLUMN "logo_dark" VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT '/assets/logo_dark.png';
+ALTER TABLE "settings" ADD COLUMN "logo_light" VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT '/assets/logo_light.png';
+ALTER TABLE "settings" ADD COLUMN "favicon" VARCHAR(255) DEFAULT '/assets/logo_square.svg';

backend/prisma/schema.prisma

@@ -164,6 +164,9 @@ model settings {
   signup_enabled    Boolean   @default(false)
   default_user_role String    @default("user")
   ignore_ssl_self_signed Boolean @default(false)
+  logo_dark         String?   @default("/assets/logo_dark.png")
+  logo_light        String?   @default("/assets/logo_light.png")
+  favicon           String?   @default("/assets/logo_square.svg")
 }
 
 model update_history {

backend/src/routes/settingsRoutes.js

@@ -215,6 +215,18 @@ router.put(
 				}
 				return true;
 			}),
+		body("logoDark")
+			.optional()
+			.isLength({ min: 1 })
+			.withMessage("Logo dark path must be a non-empty string"),
+		body("logoLight")
+			.optional()
+			.isLength({ min: 1 })
+			.withMessage("Logo light path must be a non-empty string"),
+		body("favicon")
+			.optional()
+			.isLength({ min: 1 })
+			.withMessage("Favicon path must be a non-empty string"),
 	],
 	async (req, res) => {
 		try {
@@ -236,6 +248,9 @@ router.put(
 				githubRepoUrl,
 				repositoryType,
 				sshKeyPath,
+				logoDark,
+				logoLight,
+				favicon,
 			} = req.body;
 
 			// Get current settings to check for update interval changes
@@ -264,6 +279,9 @@ router.put(
 			if (repositoryType !== undefined)
 				updateData.repository_type = repositoryType;
 			if (sshKeyPath !== undefined) updateData.ssh_key_path = sshKeyPath;
+			if (logoDark !== undefined) updateData.logo_dark = logoDark;
+			if (logoLight !== undefined) updateData.logo_light = logoLight;
+			if (favicon !== undefined) updateData.favicon = favicon;
 
 			const updatedSettings = await updateSettings(
 				currentSettings.id,
@@ -351,4 +369,175 @@ router.get("/auto-update", async (_req, res) => {
 	}
 });
 
+// Upload logo files
+router.post(
+	"/logos/upload",
+	authenticateToken,
+	requireManageSettings,
+	async (req, res) => {
+		try {
+			const { logoType, fileContent, fileName } = req.body;
+
+			if (!logoType || !fileContent) {
+				return res.status(400).json({
+					error: "Logo type and file content are required",
+				});
+			}
+
+			if (!["dark", "light", "favicon"].includes(logoType)) {
+				return res.status(400).json({
+					error: "Logo type must be 'dark', 'light', or 'favicon'",
+				});
+			}
+
+			// Validate file content (basic checks)
+			if (typeof fileContent !== "string") {
+				return res.status(400).json({
+					error: "File content must be a base64 string",
+				});
+			}
+
+			const fs = require("node:fs").promises;
+			const path = require("node:path");
+			const _crypto = require("node:crypto");
+
+			// Create assets directory if it doesn't exist
+			// In development: save to public/assets (served by Vite)
+			// In production: save to dist/assets (served by built app)
+			const isDevelopment = process.env.NODE_ENV !== "production";
+			const assetsDir = isDevelopment
+				? path.join(__dirname, "../../../frontend/public/assets")
+				: path.join(__dirname, "../../../frontend/dist/assets");
+			await fs.mkdir(assetsDir, { recursive: true });
+
+			// Determine file extension and path
+			let fileExtension;
+			let fileName_final;
+
+			if (logoType === "favicon") {
+				fileExtension = ".svg";
+				fileName_final = fileName || "logo_square.svg";
+			} else {
+				// Determine extension from file content or use default
+				if (fileContent.startsWith("data:image/png")) {
+					fileExtension = ".png";
+				} else if (fileContent.startsWith("data:image/svg")) {
+					fileExtension = ".svg";
+				} else if (
+					fileContent.startsWith("data:image/jpeg") ||
+					fileContent.startsWith("data:image/jpg")
+				) {
+					fileExtension = ".jpg";
+				} else {
+					fileExtension = ".png"; // Default to PNG
+				}
+				fileName_final = fileName || `logo_${logoType}${fileExtension}`;
+			}
+
+			const filePath = path.join(assetsDir, fileName_final);
+
+			// Handle base64 data URLs
+			let fileBuffer;
+			if (fileContent.startsWith("data:")) {
+				const base64Data = fileContent.split(",")[1];
+				fileBuffer = Buffer.from(base64Data, "base64");
+			} else {
+				// Assume it's already base64
+				fileBuffer = Buffer.from(fileContent, "base64");
+			}
+
+			// Create backup of existing file
+			try {
+				const backupPath = `${filePath}.backup.${Date.now()}`;
+				await fs.copyFile(filePath, backupPath);
+				console.log(`Created backup: ${backupPath}`);
+			} catch (error) {
+				// Ignore if original doesn't exist
+				if (error.code !== "ENOENT") {
+					console.warn("Failed to create backup:", error.message);
+				}
+			}
+
+			// Write new logo file
+			await fs.writeFile(filePath, fileBuffer);
+
+			// Update settings with new logo path
+			const settings = await getSettings();
+			const logoPath = `/assets/${fileName_final}`;
+
+			const updateData = {};
+			if (logoType === "dark") {
+				updateData.logo_dark = logoPath;
+			} else if (logoType === "light") {
+				updateData.logo_light = logoPath;
+			} else if (logoType === "favicon") {
+				updateData.favicon = logoPath;
+			}
+
+			await updateSettings(settings.id, updateData);
+
+			// Get file stats
+			const stats = await fs.stat(filePath);
+
+			res.json({
+				message: `${logoType} logo uploaded successfully`,
+				fileName: fileName_final,
+				path: logoPath,
+				size: stats.size,
+				sizeFormatted: `${(stats.size / 1024).toFixed(1)} KB`,
+			});
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error("Upload logo error:", error);
+			res.status(500).json({ error: "Failed to upload logo" });
+		}
+	},
+);
+
+// Reset logo to default
+router.post(
+	"/logos/reset",
+	authenticateToken,
+	requireManageSettings,
+	async (req, res) => {
+		try {
+			const { logoType } = req.body;
+
+			if (!logoType) {
+				return res.status(400).json({
+					error: "Logo type is required",
+				});
+			}
+
+			if (!["dark", "light", "favicon"].includes(logoType)) {
+				return res.status(400).json({
+					error: "Logo type must be 'dark', 'light', or 'favicon'",
+				});
+			}
+
+			// Get current settings
+			const settings = await getSettings();
+
+			// Clear the custom logo path to revert to default
+			const updateData = {};
+			if (logoType === "dark") {
+				updateData.logo_dark = null;
+			} else if (logoType === "light") {
+				updateData.logo_light = null;
+			} else if (logoType === "favicon") {
+				updateData.favicon = null;
+			}
+
+			await updateSettings(settings.id, updateData);
+
+			res.json({
+				message: `${logoType} logo reset to default successfully`,
+				logoType,
+			});
+		} catch (error) {
+			console.error("Reset logo error:", error);
+			res.status(500).json({ error: "Failed to reset logo" });
+		}
+	},
+);
+
 module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/versionRoutes.js

@@ -188,72 +188,24 @@ router.get("/current", authenticateToken, async (_req, res) => {
 	try {
 		const currentVersion = getCurrentVersion();
 
-		// Get GitHub repository info from settings or use default
+		// Get settings with cached update info (no GitHub API calls)
 		const settings = await prisma.settings.findFirst();
 		const githubRepoUrl = settings?.githubRepoUrl || DEFAULT_GITHUB_REPO;
 		const { owner, repo } = parseGitHubRepo(githubRepoUrl);
 
-		let latestRelease = null;
+		// Return current version and cached update information
-		let latestCommit = null;
+		// The backend scheduler updates this data periodically
-		let commitDifference = null;
-
-		// Fetch GitHub data if we have valid owner/repo
-		if (owner && repo) {
-			try {
-				// Fetch latest release, latest commit, and commit difference in parallel
-				const [releaseData, commitData, differenceData] = await Promise.all([
-					getLatestRelease(owner, repo),
-					getLatestCommit(owner, repo),
-					getCommitDifference(owner, repo, currentVersion),
-				]);
-
-				latestRelease = releaseData;
-				latestCommit = commitData;
-				commitDifference = differenceData;
-			} catch (githubError) {
-				console.warn("Failed to fetch GitHub data:", githubError.message);
-
-				// Provide fallback data when GitHub API is rate-limited
-				if (
-					githubError.message.includes("rate limit") ||
-					githubError.message.includes("API rate limit")
-				) {
-					console.log("GitHub API rate limited, providing fallback data");
-					latestRelease = {
-						tagName: "v1.2.7",
-						version: "1.2.7",
-						publishedAt: "2025-10-02T17:12:53Z",
-						htmlUrl: "https://github.com/PatchMon/PatchMon/releases/tag/v1.2.7",
-					};
-					latestCommit = {
-						sha: "cc89df161b8ea5d48ff95b0eb405fe69042052cd",
-						message: "Update README.md\n\nAdded Documentation Links",
-						author: "9 Technology Group LTD",
-						date: "2025-10-04T18:38:09Z",
-						htmlUrl:
-							"https://github.com/PatchMon/PatchMon/commit/cc89df161b8ea5d48ff95b0eb405fe69042052cd",
-					};
-					commitDifference = {
-						commitsBehind: 0,
-						commitsAhead: 3, // Main branch is ahead of release
-						totalCommits: 3,
-						branchInfo: "main branch vs release",
-					};
-				}
-			}
-		}
-
 		res.json({
 			version: currentVersion,
+			latest_version: settings?.latest_version || null,
+			is_update_available: settings?.is_update_available || false,
+			last_update_check: settings?.last_update_check || null,
 			buildDate: new Date().toISOString(),
 			environment: process.env.NODE_ENV || "development",
 			github: {
 				repository: githubRepoUrl,
 				owner: owner,
 				repo: repo,
-				latestRelease: latestRelease,
-				latestCommit: latestCommit,
-				commitDifference: commitDifference,
 			},
 		});
 	} catch (error) {

backend/src/utils/session_manager.js

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 const jwt = require("jsonwebtoken");
-const crypto = require("crypto");
+const crypto = require("node:crypto");
 const { PrismaClient } = require("@prisma/client");
 
 const prisma = new PrismaClient();

frontend/index.html

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <html lang="en">
   <head>
     <meta charset="UTF-8" />
-    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/vite.svg" />
+    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/assets/favicon.svg" />
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <title>PatchMon - Linux Patch Monitoring Dashboard</title>
     <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">

frontend/src/App.jsx

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import { Route, Routes } from "react-router-dom";
 import FirstTimeAdminSetup from "./components/FirstTimeAdminSetup";
 import Layout from "./components/Layout";
+import LogoProvider from "./components/LogoProvider";
 import ProtectedRoute from "./components/ProtectedRoute";
 import SettingsLayout from "./components/SettingsLayout";
 import { isAuthPhase } from "./constants/authPhases";
@@ -290,6 +291,16 @@ function AppRoutes() {
 					</ProtectedRoute>
 				}
 			/>
+			<Route
+				path="/settings/branding"
+				element={
+					<ProtectedRoute requirePermission="can_manage_settings">
+						<Layout>
+							<SettingsServerConfig />
+						</Layout>
+					</ProtectedRoute>
+				}
+			/>
 			<Route
 				path="/settings/agent-version"
 				element={
@@ -329,7 +340,9 @@ function App() {
 		<ThemeProvider>
 			<AuthProvider>
 				<UpdateNotificationProvider>
-					<AppRoutes />
+					<LogoProvider>
+						<AppRoutes />
+					</LogoProvider>
 				</UpdateNotificationProvider>
 			</AuthProvider>
 		</ThemeProvider>

frontend/src/components/DiscordIcon.jsx

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+const DiscordIcon = ({ className = "h-5 w-5" }) => {
+	return (
+		<svg
+			viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+			fill="currentColor"
+			className={className}
+			xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+			aria-label="Discord"
+		>
+			<title>Discord</title>
+			<path d="M20.317 4.3698a19.7913 19.7913 0 00-4.8851-1.5152.0741.0741 0 00-.0785.0371c-.211.3753-.4447.8648-.6083 1.2495-1.8447-.2762-3.68-.2762-5.4868 0-.1636-.3933-.4058-.8742-.6177-1.2495a.077.077 0 00-.0785-.037 19.7363 19.7363 0 00-4.8852 1.515.0699.0699 0 00-.0321.0277C.5334 9.0458-.319 13.5799.0992 18.0578a.0824.0824 0 00.0312.0561c2.0528 1.5076 4.0413 2.4228 5.9929 3.0294a.0777.0777 0 00.0842-.0276c.4616-.6304.8731-1.2952 1.226-1.9942a.076.076 0 00-.0416-.1057c-.6528-.2476-1.2743-.5495-1.8722-.8923a.077.077 0 01-.0076-.1277c.1258-.0943.2517-.1923.3718-.2914a.0743.0743 0 01.0776-.0105c3.9278 1.7933 8.18 1.7933 12.0614 0a.0739.0739 0 01.0785.0095c.1202.099.246.1981.3728.2924a.077.077 0 01-.0066.1276 12.2986 12.2986 0 01-1.873.8914.0766.0766 0 00-.0407.1067c.3604.698.7719 1.3628 1.225 1.9932a.076.076 0 00.0842.0286c1.961-.6067 3.9495-1.5219 6.0023-3.0294a.077.077 0 00.0313-.0552c.5004-5.177-.8382-9.6739-3.5485-13.6604a.061.061 0 00-.0312-.0286zM8.02 15.3312c-1.1825 0-2.1569-1.0857-2.1569-2.419 0-1.3332.9555-2.4189 2.157-2.4189 1.2108 0 2.1757 1.0952 2.1568 2.419 0 1.3332-.9555 2.4189-2.1569 2.4189zm7.9748 0c-1.1825 0-2.1569-1.0857-2.1569-2.419 0-1.3332.9554-2.4189 2.1569-2.4189 1.2108 0 2.1757 1.0952 2.1568 2.419 0 1.3332-.946 2.4189-2.1568 2.4189z" />
+		</svg>
+	);
+};
+
+export default DiscordIcon;

frontend/src/components/GlobalSearch.jsx

@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ const GlobalSearch = () => {
 									<div className="sticky top-0 z-10 bg-secondary-50 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-secondary-500 dark:bg-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-400">
 										Hosts
 									</div>
-									{results.hosts.map((host, idx) => {
+									{results.hosts.map((host, _idx) => {
 										const display = getResultDisplay(host);
 										const globalIdx = navigableResults.findIndex(
 											(r) => r.id === host.id && r.type === "host",
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ const GlobalSearch = () => {
 									<div className="sticky top-0 z-10 bg-secondary-50 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-secondary-500 dark:bg-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-400">
 										Packages
 									</div>
-									{results.packages.map((pkg, idx) => {
+									{results.packages.map((pkg, _idx) => {
 										const display = getResultDisplay(pkg);
 										const globalIdx = navigableResults.findIndex(
 											(r) => r.id === pkg.id && r.type === "package",
@@ -338,7 +338,7 @@ const GlobalSearch = () => {
 									<div className="sticky top-0 z-10 bg-secondary-50 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-secondary-500 dark:bg-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-400">
 										Repositories
 									</div>
-									{results.repositories.map((repo, idx) => {
+									{results.repositories.map((repo, _idx) => {
 										const display = getResultDisplay(repo);
 										const globalIdx = navigableResults.findIndex(
 											(r) => r.id === repo.id && r.type === "repository",
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ const GlobalSearch = () => {
 									<div className="sticky top-0 z-10 bg-secondary-50 px-3 py-1.5 text-xs font-semibold uppercase tracking-wider text-secondary-500 dark:bg-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-400">
 										Users
 									</div>
-									{results.users.map((user, idx) => {
+									{results.users.map((user, _idx) => {
 										const display = getResultDisplay(user);
 										const globalIdx = navigableResults.findIndex(
 											(r) => r.id === user.id && r.type === "user",

frontend/src/components/Layout.jsx

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 import {
 	Activity,
 	BarChart3,
+	BookOpen,
 	ChevronLeft,
 	ChevronRight,
 	Clock,
@@ -13,13 +14,12 @@ import {
 	LogOut,
 	Mail,
 	Menu,
-	MessageCircle,
 	Package,
 	Plus,
 	RefreshCw,
+	Route,
 	Server,
 	Settings,
-	Shield,
 	Star,
 	UserCircle,
 	X,
@@ -29,7 +29,9 @@ import { Link, useLocation, useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
 import { useAuth } from "../contexts/AuthContext";
 import { useUpdateNotification } from "../contexts/UpdateNotificationContext";
 import { dashboardAPI, versionAPI } from "../utils/api";
+import DiscordIcon from "./DiscordIcon";
 import GlobalSearch from "./GlobalSearch";
+import Logo from "./Logo";
 import UpgradeNotificationIcon from "./UpgradeNotificationIcon";
 
 const Layout = ({ children }) => {
@@ -293,7 +295,7 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 					onClick={() => setSidebarOpen(false)}
 					aria-label="Close sidebar"
 				/>
-				<div className="relative flex w-full max-w-xs flex-col bg-white pb-4 pt-5 shadow-xl">
+				<div className="relative flex w-full max-w-[280px] flex-col bg-white pb-4 pt-5 shadow-xl">
 					<div className="absolute right-0 top-0 -mr-12 pt-2">
 						<button
 							type="button"
@@ -303,13 +305,10 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 							<X className="h-6 w-6 text-white" />
 						</button>
 					</div>
-					<div className="flex flex-shrink-0 items-center px-4">
+					<div className="flex flex-shrink-0 items-center justify-center px-4">
-						<div className="flex items-center">
+						<Link to="/" className="flex items-center">
-							<Shield className="h-8 w-8 text-primary-600" />
+							<Logo className="h-10 w-auto" alt="PatchMon Logo" />
-							<h1 className="ml-2 text-xl font-bold text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
+						</Link>
-								PatchMon
-							</h1>
-						</div>
 					</div>
 					<nav className="mt-8 flex-1 space-y-6 px-2">
 						{/* Show message for users with very limited permissions */}
@@ -345,7 +344,7 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 								// Section with items
 								return (
 									<div key={item.section}>
-										<h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-secondary-500 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2 px-2">
+										<h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-secondary-500 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">
 											{item.section}
 										</h3>
 										<div className="space-y-1">
@@ -465,8 +464,8 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 
 			{/* Desktop sidebar */}
 			<div
-				className={`hidden lg:fixed lg:inset-y-0 lg:z-50 lg:flex lg:flex-col transition-all duration-300 ${
+				className={`hidden lg:fixed lg:inset-y-0 lg:z-50 lg:flex lg:flex-col transition-all duration-300 relative ${
-					sidebarCollapsed ? "lg:w-16" : "lg:w-64"
+					sidebarCollapsed ? "lg:w-16" : "lg:w-56"
 				} bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800`}
 			>
 				<div
@@ -475,38 +474,37 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 					}`}
 				>
 					<div
-						className={`flex h-16 shrink-0 items-center border-b border-secondary-200 ${
+						className={`flex h-16 shrink-0 items-center border-b border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600 ${
-							sidebarCollapsed ? "justify-center" : "justify-between"
+							sidebarCollapsed ? "justify-center" : "justify-center"
 						}`}
 					>
 						{sidebarCollapsed ? (
-							<button
+							<Link to="/" className="flex items-center">
-								type="button"
+								<img
-								onClick={() => setSidebarCollapsed(!sidebarCollapsed)}
+									src="/assets/favicon.svg"
-								className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-md hover:bg-secondary-100 transition-colors"
+									alt="PatchMon"
-								title="Expand sidebar"
+									className="h-12 w-12 object-contain"
-							>
+								/>
-								<ChevronRight className="h-5 w-5 text-secondary-700 dark:text-white" />
+							</Link>
-							</button>
 						) : (
-							<>
+							<Link to="/" className="flex items-center">
-								<div className="flex items-center">
+								<Logo className="h-10 w-auto" alt="PatchMon Logo" />
-									<Shield className="h-8 w-8 text-primary-600" />
+							</Link>
-									<h1 className="ml-2 text-xl font-bold text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
-										PatchMon
-									</h1>
-								</div>
-								<button
-									type="button"
-									onClick={() => setSidebarCollapsed(!sidebarCollapsed)}
-									className="flex items-center justify-center w-8 h-8 rounded-md hover:bg-secondary-100 transition-colors"
-									title="Collapse sidebar"
-								>
-									<ChevronLeft className="h-5 w-5 text-secondary-700 dark:text-white" />
-								</button>
-							</>
 						)}
 					</div>
+					{/* Collapse/Expand button on border */}
+					<button
+						type="button"
+						onClick={() => setSidebarCollapsed(!sidebarCollapsed)}
+						className="absolute top-5 -right-3 z-10 flex items-center justify-center w-6 h-6 rounded-full bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 border border-secondary-300 dark:border-secondary-600 shadow-md hover:bg-secondary-50 dark:hover:bg-secondary-700 transition-colors"
+						title={sidebarCollapsed ? "Expand sidebar" : "Collapse sidebar"}
+					>
+						{sidebarCollapsed ? (
+							<ChevronRight className="h-4 w-4 text-secondary-700 dark:text-white" />
+						) : (
+							<ChevronLeft className="h-4 w-4 text-secondary-700 dark:text-white" />
+						)}
+					</button>
 					<nav className="flex flex-1 flex-col">
 						<ul className="flex flex-1 flex-col gap-y-6">
 							{/* Show message for users with very limited permissions */}
@@ -524,7 +522,10 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 								if (item.name) {
 									// Single item (Dashboard)
 									return (
-										<li key={item.name}>
+										<li
+											key={item.name}
+											className={sidebarCollapsed ? "" : "-mx-2"}
+										>
 											<Link
 												to={item.href}
 												className={`group flex gap-x-3 rounded-md text-sm leading-6 font-semibold transition-all duration-200 ${
@@ -548,7 +549,7 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 									return (
 										<li key={item.section}>
 											{!sidebarCollapsed && (
-												<h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-300 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2 px-2">
+												<h3 className="text-xs font-semibold text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-300 uppercase tracking-wider mb-2">
 													{item.section}
 												</h3>
 											)}
@@ -850,7 +851,7 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 			{/* Main content */}
 			<div
 				className={`flex flex-col min-h-screen transition-all duration-300 ${
-					sidebarCollapsed ? "lg:pl-16" : "lg:pl-64"
+					sidebarCollapsed ? "lg:pl-16" : "lg:pl-56"
 				}`}
 			>
 				{/* Top bar */}
@@ -895,6 +896,15 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 										</div>
 									)}
 								</a>
+								<a
+									href="https://github.com/orgs/PatchMon/projects/2/views/1"
+									target="_blank"
+									rel="noopener noreferrer"
+									className="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-300 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg transition-colors shadow-sm"
+									title="Roadmap"
+								>
+									<Route className="h-5 w-5" />
+								</a>
 								<a
 									href="https://patchmon.net/discord"
 									target="_blank"
@@ -902,7 +912,16 @@ const Layout = ({ children }) => {
 									className="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-300 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg transition-colors shadow-sm"
 									title="Discord"
 								>
-									<MessageCircle className="h-5 w-5" />
+									<DiscordIcon className="h-5 w-5" />
+								</a>
+								<a
+									href="https://docs.patchmon.net"
+									target="_blank"
+									rel="noopener noreferrer"
+									className="flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-800 text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-300 hover:bg-gray-100 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg transition-colors shadow-sm"
+									title="Documentation"
+								>
+									<BookOpen className="h-5 w-5" />
 								</a>
 								<a
 									href="mailto:support@patchmon.net"

frontend/src/components/Logo.jsx

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
+import { useTheme } from "../contexts/ThemeContext";
+import { settingsAPI } from "../utils/api";
+
+const Logo = ({
+	className = "h-8 w-auto",
+	alt = "PatchMon Logo",
+	...props
+}) => {
+	const { isDark } = useTheme();
+
+	const { data: settings } = useQuery({
+		queryKey: ["settings"],
+		queryFn: () => settingsAPI.get().then((res) => res.data),
+	});
+
+	// Determine which logo to use based on theme
+	const logoSrc = isDark
+		? settings?.logo_dark || "/assets/logo_dark.png"
+		: settings?.logo_light || "/assets/logo_light.png";
+
+	// Add cache-busting parameter using updated_at timestamp
+	const cacheBuster = settings?.updated_at
+		? new Date(settings.updated_at).getTime()
+		: Date.now();
+	const logoSrcWithCache = `${logoSrc}?v=${cacheBuster}`;
+
+	return (
+		<img
+			src={logoSrcWithCache}
+			alt={alt}
+			className={className}
+			onError={(e) => {
+				// Fallback to default logo if custom logo fails to load
+				e.target.src = isDark
+					? "/assets/logo_dark.png"
+					: "/assets/logo_light.png";
+			}}
+			{...props}
+		/>
+	);
+};
+
+export default Logo;

frontend/src/components/LogoProvider.jsx

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { settingsAPI } from "../utils/api";
+
+const LogoProvider = ({ children }) => {
+	const { data: settings } = useQuery({
+		queryKey: ["settings"],
+		queryFn: () => settingsAPI.get().then((res) => res.data),
+	});
+
+	useEffect(() => {
+		// Use custom favicon or fallback to default
+		const faviconUrl = settings?.favicon || "/assets/favicon.svg";
+
+		// Add cache-busting parameter using updated_at timestamp
+		const cacheBuster = settings?.updated_at
+			? new Date(settings.updated_at).getTime()
+			: Date.now();
+		const faviconUrlWithCache = `${faviconUrl}?v=${cacheBuster}`;
+
+		// Update favicon
+		const favicon = document.querySelector('link[rel="icon"]');
+		if (favicon) {
+			favicon.href = faviconUrlWithCache;
+		} else {
+			// Create favicon link if it doesn't exist
+			const link = document.createElement("link");
+			link.rel = "icon";
+			link.href = faviconUrlWithCache;
+			document.head.appendChild(link);
+		}
+	}, [settings?.favicon, settings?.updated_at]);
+
+	return children;
+};
+
+export default LogoProvider;

frontend/src/components/SettingsLayout.jsx

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import {
 	ChevronRight,
 	Code,
 	Folder,
+	Image,
 	RefreshCw,
 	Settings,
 	Shield,
@@ -130,6 +131,11 @@ const SettingsLayout = ({ children }) => {
 						href: "/settings/server-url",
 						icon: Wrench,
 					},
+					{
+						name: "Branding",
+						href: "/settings/branding",
+						icon: Image,
+					},
 					{
 						name: "Server Version",
 						href: "/settings/server-version",

frontend/src/components/settings/BrandingTab.jsx

@@ -0,0 +1,531 @@
+import { useMutation, useQuery, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
+import { AlertCircle, Image, RotateCcw, Upload, X } from "lucide-react";
+import { useState } from "react";
+import { settingsAPI } from "../../utils/api";
+
+const BrandingTab = () => {
+	// Logo management state
+	const [logoUploadState, setLogoUploadState] = useState({
+		dark: { uploading: false, error: null },
+		light: { uploading: false, error: null },
+		favicon: { uploading: false, error: null },
+	});
+	const [showLogoUploadModal, setShowLogoUploadModal] = useState(false);
+	const [selectedLogoType, setSelectedLogoType] = useState("dark");
+
+	const queryClient = useQueryClient();
+
+	// Fetch current settings
+	const {
+		data: settings,
+		isLoading,
+		error,
+	} = useQuery({
+		queryKey: ["settings"],
+		queryFn: () => settingsAPI.get().then((res) => res.data),
+	});
+
+	// Logo upload mutation
+	const uploadLogoMutation = useMutation({
+		mutationFn: ({ logoType, fileContent, fileName }) =>
+			fetch("/api/v1/settings/logos/upload", {
+				method: "POST",
+				headers: {
+					"Content-Type": "application/json",
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem("token")}`,
+				},
+				body: JSON.stringify({ logoType, fileContent, fileName }),
+			}).then((res) => res.json()),
+		onSuccess: (_data, variables) => {
+			queryClient.invalidateQueries(["settings"]);
+			setLogoUploadState((prev) => ({
+				...prev,
+				[variables.logoType]: { uploading: false, error: null },
+			}));
+			setShowLogoUploadModal(false);
+		},
+		onError: (error, variables) => {
+			console.error("Upload logo error:", error);
+			setLogoUploadState((prev) => ({
+				...prev,
+				[variables.logoType]: {
+					uploading: false,
+					error: error.message || "Failed to upload logo",
+				},
+			}));
+		},
+	});
+
+	// Logo reset mutation
+	const resetLogoMutation = useMutation({
+		mutationFn: (logoType) =>
+			fetch("/api/v1/settings/logos/reset", {
+				method: "POST",
+				headers: {
+					"Content-Type": "application/json",
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem("token")}`,
+				},
+				body: JSON.stringify({ logoType }),
+			}).then((res) => res.json()),
+		onSuccess: () => {
+			queryClient.invalidateQueries(["settings"]);
+		},
+		onError: (error) => {
+			console.error("Reset logo error:", error);
+		},
+	});
+
+	if (isLoading) {
+		return (
+			<div className="flex items-center justify-center h-64">
+				<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-8 w-8 border-b-2 border-primary-600"></div>
+			</div>
+		);
+	}
+
+	if (error) {
+		return (
+			<div className="bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900 border border-red-200 dark:border-red-700 rounded-md p-4">
+				<div className="flex">
+					<AlertCircle className="h-5 w-5 text-red-400 dark:text-red-300" />
+					<div className="ml-3">
+						<h3 className="text-sm font-medium text-red-800 dark:text-red-200">
+							Error loading settings
+						</h3>
+						<p className="mt-1 text-sm text-red-700 dark:text-red-300">
+							{error.response?.data?.error || "Failed to load settings"}
+						</p>
+					</div>
+				</div>
+			</div>
+		);
+	}
+
+	return (
+		<div className="space-y-6">
+			<div className="flex items-center mb-6">
+				<Image className="h-6 w-6 text-primary-600 mr-3" />
+				<h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
+					Logo & Branding
+				</h2>
+			</div>
+			<p className="text-sm text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-6">
+				Customize your PatchMon installation with custom logos and favicon.
+				These will be displayed throughout the application.
+			</p>
+
+			<div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+				{/* Dark Logo */}
+				<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-6 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+					<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-4">
+						Dark Logo
+					</h4>
+					<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-4">
+						<img
+							src={`${settings?.logo_dark || "/assets/logo_dark.png"}?v=${Date.now()}`}
+							alt="Dark Logo"
+							className="max-h-16 max-w-full object-contain"
+							onError={(e) => {
+								e.target.src = "/assets/logo_dark.png";
+							}}
+						/>
+					</div>
+					<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-4 truncate">
+						{settings?.logo_dark
+							? settings.logo_dark.split("/").pop()
+							: "logo_dark.png (Default)"}
+					</p>
+					<div className="space-y-2">
+						<button
+							type="button"
+							onClick={() => {
+								setSelectedLogoType("dark");
+								setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+							}}
+							disabled={logoUploadState.dark.uploading}
+							className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+						>
+							{logoUploadState.dark.uploading ? (
+								<>
+									<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+									Uploading...
+								</>
+							) : (
+								<>
+									<Upload className="h-4 w-4" />
+									Upload Dark Logo
+								</>
+							)}
+						</button>
+						{settings?.logo_dark && (
+							<button
+								type="button"
+								onClick={() => resetLogoMutation.mutate("dark")}
+								disabled={resetLogoMutation.isPending}
+								className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-orange-600 hover:text-orange-700 border-orange-300 hover:border-orange-400"
+							>
+								<RotateCcw className="h-4 w-4" />
+								Reset to Default
+							</button>
+						)}
+					</div>
+					{logoUploadState.dark.error && (
+						<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+							{logoUploadState.dark.error}
+						</p>
+					)}
+				</div>
+
+				{/* Light Logo */}
+				<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-6 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+					<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-4">
+						Light Logo
+					</h4>
+					<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-4">
+						<img
+							src={`${settings?.logo_light || "/assets/logo_light.png"}?v=${Date.now()}`}
+							alt="Light Logo"
+							className="max-h-16 max-w-full object-contain"
+							onError={(e) => {
+								e.target.src = "/assets/logo_light.png";
+							}}
+						/>
+					</div>
+					<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-4 truncate">
+						{settings?.logo_light
+							? settings.logo_light.split("/").pop()
+							: "logo_light.png (Default)"}
+					</p>
+					<div className="space-y-2">
+						<button
+							type="button"
+							onClick={() => {
+								setSelectedLogoType("light");
+								setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+							}}
+							disabled={logoUploadState.light.uploading}
+							className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+						>
+							{logoUploadState.light.uploading ? (
+								<>
+									<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+									Uploading...
+								</>
+							) : (
+								<>
+									<Upload className="h-4 w-4" />
+									Upload Light Logo
+								</>
+							)}
+						</button>
+						{settings?.logo_light && (
+							<button
+								type="button"
+								onClick={() => resetLogoMutation.mutate("light")}
+								disabled={resetLogoMutation.isPending}
+								className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-orange-600 hover:text-orange-700 border-orange-300 hover:border-orange-400"
+							>
+								<RotateCcw className="h-4 w-4" />
+								Reset to Default
+							</button>
+						)}
+					</div>
+					{logoUploadState.light.error && (
+						<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+							{logoUploadState.light.error}
+						</p>
+					)}
+				</div>
+
+				{/* Favicon */}
+				<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-6 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+					<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-4">
+						Favicon
+					</h4>
+					<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-4">
+						<img
+							src={`${settings?.favicon || "/assets/favicon.svg"}?v=${Date.now()}`}
+							alt="Favicon"
+							className="h-8 w-8 object-contain"
+							onError={(e) => {
+								e.target.src = "/assets/favicon.svg";
+							}}
+						/>
+					</div>
+					<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-4 truncate">
+						{settings?.favicon
+							? settings.favicon.split("/").pop()
+							: "favicon.svg (Default)"}
+					</p>
+					<div className="space-y-2">
+						<button
+							type="button"
+							onClick={() => {
+								setSelectedLogoType("favicon");
+								setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+							}}
+							disabled={logoUploadState.favicon.uploading}
+							className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+						>
+							{logoUploadState.favicon.uploading ? (
+								<>
+									<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+									Uploading...
+								</>
+							) : (
+								<>
+									<Upload className="h-4 w-4" />
+									Upload Favicon
+								</>
+							)}
+						</button>
+						{settings?.favicon && (
+							<button
+								type="button"
+								onClick={() => resetLogoMutation.mutate("favicon")}
+								disabled={resetLogoMutation.isPending}
+								className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-orange-600 hover:text-orange-700 border-orange-300 hover:border-orange-400"
+							>
+								<RotateCcw className="h-4 w-4" />
+								Reset to Default
+							</button>
+						)}
+					</div>
+					{logoUploadState.favicon.error && (
+						<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+							{logoUploadState.favicon.error}
+						</p>
+					)}
+				</div>
+			</div>
+
+			{/* Usage Instructions */}
+			<div className="bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-700 rounded-md p-4 mt-6">
+				<div className="flex">
+					<Image className="h-5 w-5 text-blue-400 dark:text-blue-300" />
+					<div className="ml-3">
+						<h3 className="text-sm font-medium text-blue-800 dark:text-blue-200">
+							Logo Usage
+						</h3>
+						<div className="mt-2 text-sm text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+							<p className="mb-2">
+								These logos are used throughout the application:
+							</p>
+							<ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-1">
+								<li>
+									<strong>Dark Logo:</strong> Used in dark mode and on light
+									backgrounds
+								</li>
+								<li>
+									<strong>Light Logo:</strong> Used in light mode and on dark
+									backgrounds
+								</li>
+								<li>
+									<strong>Favicon:</strong> Used as the browser tab icon (SVG
+									recommended)
+								</li>
+							</ul>
+							<p className="mt-3 text-xs">
+								<strong>Supported formats:</strong> PNG, JPG, SVG |{" "}
+								<strong>Max size:</strong> 5MB |{" "}
+								<strong>Recommended sizes:</strong> 200x60px for logos, 32x32px
+								for favicon.
+							</p>
+						</div>
+					</div>
+				</div>
+			</div>
+
+			{/* Logo Upload Modal */}
+			{showLogoUploadModal && (
+				<LogoUploadModal
+					isOpen={showLogoUploadModal}
+					onClose={() => setShowLogoUploadModal(false)}
+					onSubmit={uploadLogoMutation.mutate}
+					isLoading={uploadLogoMutation.isPending}
+					error={uploadLogoMutation.error}
+					logoType={selectedLogoType}
+				/>
+			)}
+		</div>
+	);
+};
+
+// Logo Upload Modal Component
+const LogoUploadModal = ({
+	isOpen,
+	onClose,
+	onSubmit,
+	isLoading,
+	error,
+	logoType,
+}) => {
+	const [selectedFile, setSelectedFile] = useState(null);
+	const [previewUrl, setPreviewUrl] = useState(null);
+	const [uploadError, setUploadError] = useState("");
+
+	const handleFileSelect = (e) => {
+		const file = e.target.files[0];
+		if (file) {
+			// Validate file type
+			const allowedTypes = [
+				"image/png",
+				"image/jpeg",
+				"image/jpg",
+				"image/svg+xml",
+			];
+			if (!allowedTypes.includes(file.type)) {
+				setUploadError("Please select a PNG, JPG, or SVG file");
+				return;
+			}
+
+			// Validate file size (5MB limit)
+			if (file.size > 5 * 1024 * 1024) {
+				setUploadError("File size must be less than 5MB");
+				return;
+			}
+
+			setSelectedFile(file);
+			setUploadError("");
+
+			// Create preview URL
+			const url = URL.createObjectURL(file);
+			setPreviewUrl(url);
+		}
+	};
+
+	const handleSubmit = (e) => {
+		e.preventDefault();
+		setUploadError("");
+
+		if (!selectedFile) {
+			setUploadError("Please select a file");
+			return;
+		}
+
+		// Convert file to base64
+		const reader = new FileReader();
+		reader.onload = (event) => {
+			const base64 = event.target.result;
+			onSubmit({
+				logoType,
+				fileContent: base64,
+				fileName: selectedFile.name,
+			});
+		};
+		reader.readAsDataURL(selectedFile);
+	};
+
+	const handleClose = () => {
+		setSelectedFile(null);
+		setPreviewUrl(null);
+		setUploadError("");
+		onClose();
+	};
+
+	if (!isOpen) return null;
+
+	return (
+		<div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center z-50">
+			<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg shadow-xl max-w-2xl w-full mx-4 max-h-[90vh] overflow-y-auto">
+				<div className="px-6 py-4 border-b border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+					<div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+						<h3 className="text-lg font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
+							Upload{" "}
+							{logoType === "favicon"
+								? "Favicon"
+								: `${logoType.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + logoType.slice(1)} Logo`}
+						</h3>
+						<button
+							type="button"
+							onClick={handleClose}
+							className="text-secondary-400 hover:text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-500 dark:hover:text-secondary-300"
+						>
+							<X className="h-5 w-5" />
+						</button>
+					</div>
+				</div>
+
+				<form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="px-6 py-4">
+					<div className="space-y-4">
+						<div>
+							<label className="block">
+								<span className="block text-sm font-medium text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-200 mb-2">
+									Select File
+								</span>
+								<input
+									type="file"
+									accept="image/png,image/jpeg,image/jpg,image/svg+xml"
+									onChange={handleFileSelect}
+									className="block w-full text-sm text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-400 file:mr-4 file:py-2 file:px-4 file:rounded-md file:border-0 file:text-sm file:font-medium file:bg-primary-50 file:text-primary-700 hover:file:bg-primary-100 dark:file:bg-primary-900 dark:file:text-primary-200"
+								/>
+							</label>
+							<p className="mt-1 text-xs text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-400">
+								Supported formats: PNG, JPG, SVG. Max size: 5MB.
+								{logoType === "favicon"
+									? " Recommended: 32x32px SVG."
+									: " Recommended: 200x60px."}
+							</p>
+						</div>
+
+						{previewUrl && (
+							<div>
+								<div className="block text-sm font-medium text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-200 mb-2">
+									Preview
+								</div>
+								<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+									<img
+										src={previewUrl}
+										alt="Preview"
+										className={`object-contain ${
+											logoType === "favicon" ? "h-8 w-8" : "max-h-16 max-w-full"
+										}`}
+									/>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+						)}
+
+						{(uploadError || error) && (
+							<div className="bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/20 border border-red-200 dark:border-red-800 rounded-md p-3">
+								<p className="text-sm text-red-800 dark:text-red-200">
+									{uploadError ||
+										error?.response?.data?.error ||
+										error?.message}
+								</p>
+							</div>
+						)}
+
+						<div className="bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-yellow-900/20 border border-yellow-200 dark:border-yellow-800 rounded-md p-3">
+							<div className="flex">
+								<AlertCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400 mr-2 mt-0.5" />
+								<div className="text-sm text-yellow-800 dark:text-yellow-200">
+									<p className="font-medium">Important:</p>
+									<ul className="mt-1 list-disc list-inside space-y-1">
+										<li>This will replace the current {logoType} logo</li>
+										<li>A backup will be created automatically</li>
+										<li>The change will be applied immediately</li>
+									</ul>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+						</div>
+					</div>
+
+					<div className="flex justify-end gap-3 mt-6">
+						<button type="button" onClick={handleClose} className="btn-outline">
+							Cancel
+						</button>
+						<button
+							type="submit"
+							disabled={isLoading || !selectedFile}
+							className="btn-primary"
+						>
+							{isLoading ? "Uploading..." : "Upload Logo"}
+						</button>
+					</div>
+				</form>
+			</div>
+		</div>
+	);
+};
+
+export default BrandingTab;

frontend/src/components/settings/VersionUpdateTab.jsx

@@ -48,31 +48,36 @@ const VersionUpdateTab = () => {
 		}
 	}, []);
 
-	// Load current version on component mount
+	// Load current version and automatically check for updates on component mount
 	useEffect(() => {
-		const loadCurrentVersion = async () => {
+		const loadAndCheckUpdates = async () => {
 			try {
+				// First, get current version info
 				const response = await versionAPI.getCurrent();
 				const data = response.data;
+				setVersionInfo({
+					currentVersion: data.version,
+					latestVersion: data.latest_version || null,
+					isUpdateAvailable: data.is_update_available || false,
+					last_update_check: data.last_update_check || null,
+					github: data.github,
+					checking: false,
+					error: null,
+				});
+
+				// Then automatically trigger a fresh update check
+				await checkForUpdates();
+			} catch (error) {
+				console.error("Error loading version info:", error);
 				setVersionInfo((prev) => ({
 					...prev,
-					currentVersion: data.version,
+					error: "Failed to load version information",
-					github: data.github,
 				}));
-			} catch (error) {
-				console.error("Error loading current version:", error);
 			}
 		};
 
-		// Load current version and immediately check for updates
-		const loadAndCheckUpdates = async () => {
-			await loadCurrentVersion();
-			// Automatically trigger update check when component loads
-			await checkForUpdates();
-		};
-
 		loadAndCheckUpdates();
-	}, [checkForUpdates]); // Include checkForUpdates dependency
+	}, [checkForUpdates]); // Run when component mounts
 
 	return (
 		<div className="space-y-6">

frontend/src/contexts/UpdateNotificationContext.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
-import { createContext, useContext, useMemo, useState } from "react";
+import { createContext, useContext, useState } from "react";
 import { isAuthReady } from "../constants/authPhases";
-import { settingsAPI, versionAPI } from "../utils/api";
+import { settingsAPI } from "../utils/api";
 import { useAuth } from "./AuthContext";
 
 const UpdateNotificationContext = createContext();
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ export const UpdateNotificationProvider = ({ children }) => {
 	const { authPhase, isAuthenticated } = useAuth();
 
 	// Ensure settings are loaded - but only after auth is fully ready
+	// This reads cached update info from backend (updated by scheduler)
 	const { data: settings, isLoading: settingsLoading } = useQuery({
 		queryKey: ["settings"],
 		queryFn: () => settingsAPI.get().then((res) => res.data),
@@ -29,31 +30,20 @@ export const UpdateNotificationProvider = ({ children }) => {
 		enabled: isAuthReady(authPhase, isAuthenticated()),
 	});
 
-	// Memoize the enabled condition to prevent unnecessary re-evaluations
+	// Read cached update information from settings (no GitHub API calls)
-	const isQueryEnabled = useMemo(() => {
+	// The backend scheduler updates this data periodically
-		return (
+	const updateAvailable = settings?.is_update_available && !dismissed;
-			isAuthReady(authPhase, isAuthenticated()) &&
+	const updateInfo = settings
-			!!settings &&
+		? {
-			!settingsLoading
+				isUpdateAvailable: settings.is_update_available,
-		);
+				latestVersion: settings.latest_version,
-	}, [authPhase, isAuthenticated, settings, settingsLoading]);
+				currentVersion: settings.current_version,
+				last_update_check: settings.last_update_check,
+			}
+		: null;
 
-	// Query for update information
+	const isLoading = settingsLoading;
-	const {
+	const error = null;
-		data: updateData,
-		isLoading,
-		error,
-	} = useQuery({
-		queryKey: ["updateCheck"],
-		queryFn: () => versionAPI.checkUpdates().then((res) => res.data),
-		staleTime: 10 * 60 * 1000, // Data stays fresh for 10 minutes
-		refetchOnWindowFocus: false, // Don't refetch when window regains focus
-		retry: 1,
-		enabled: isQueryEnabled,
-	});
-
-	const updateAvailable = updateData?.isUpdateAvailable && !dismissed;
-	const updateInfo = updateData;
 
 	const dismissNotification = () => {
 		setDismissed(true);

frontend/src/pages/HostDetail.jsx

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ const HostDetail = () => {
 	const [showDeleteModal, setShowDeleteModal] = useState(false);
 	const [showAllUpdates, setShowAllUpdates] = useState(false);
 	const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState("host");
-	const [forceInstall, setForceInstall] = useState(false);
+	const [_forceInstall, _setForceInstall] = useState(false);
 
 	const {
 		data: host,

frontend/src/pages/Settings.jsx

@@ -5,11 +5,13 @@ import {
 	Clock,
 	Code,
 	Download,
+	Image,
 	Plus,
 	Save,
 	Server,
 	Settings as SettingsIcon,
 	Shield,
+	Upload,
 	X,
 } from "lucide-react";
 
@@ -80,6 +82,15 @@ const Settings = () => {
 	});
 	const [showUploadModal, setShowUploadModal] = useState(false);
 
+	// Logo management state
+	const [logoUploadState, setLogoUploadState] = useState({
+		dark: { uploading: false, error: null },
+		light: { uploading: false, error: null },
+		favicon: { uploading: false, error: null },
+	});
+	const [showLogoUploadModal, setShowLogoUploadModal] = useState(false);
+	const [selectedLogoType, setSelectedLogoType] = useState("dark");
+
 	// Version checking state
 	const [versionInfo, setVersionInfo] = useState({
 		currentVersion: null, // Will be loaded from API
@@ -192,6 +203,37 @@ const Settings = () => {
 		},
 	});
 
+	// Logo upload mutation
+	const uploadLogoMutation = useMutation({
+		mutationFn: ({ logoType, fileContent, fileName }) =>
+			fetch("/api/v1/settings/logos/upload", {
+				method: "POST",
+				headers: {
+					"Content-Type": "application/json",
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${localStorage.getItem("token")}`,
+				},
+				body: JSON.stringify({ logoType, fileContent, fileName }),
+			}).then((res) => res.json()),
+		onSuccess: (_data, variables) => {
+			queryClient.invalidateQueries(["settings"]);
+			setLogoUploadState((prev) => ({
+				...prev,
+				[variables.logoType]: { uploading: false, error: null },
+			}));
+			setShowLogoUploadModal(false);
+		},
+		onError: (error, variables) => {
+			console.error("Upload logo error:", error);
+			setLogoUploadState((prev) => ({
+				...prev,
+				[variables.logoType]: {
+					uploading: false,
+					error: error.message || "Failed to upload logo",
+				},
+			}));
+		},
+	});
+
 	// Load current version on component mount
 	useEffect(() => {
 		const loadCurrentVersion = async () => {
@@ -556,6 +598,181 @@ const Settings = () => {
 								</p>
 							</div>
 
+							{/* Logo Management Section */}
+							<div className="mt-6 pt-6 border-t border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+								<div className="flex items-center mb-4">
+									<Image className="h-5 w-5 text-primary-600 mr-2" />
+									<h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
+										Logo & Branding
+									</h3>
+								</div>
+								<p className="text-sm text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-300 mb-4">
+									Customize your PatchMon installation with custom logos and
+									favicon.
+								</p>
+
+								<div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
+									{/* Dark Logo */}
+									<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+										<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-3">
+											Dark Logo
+										</h4>
+										{settings?.logo_dark && (
+											<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-3 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-3">
+												<img
+													src={settings.logo_dark}
+													alt="Dark Logo"
+													className="max-h-12 max-w-full object-contain"
+													onError={(e) => {
+														e.target.style.display = "none";
+													}}
+												/>
+											</div>
+										)}
+										<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-3 truncate">
+											{settings?.logo_dark
+												? settings.logo_dark.split("/").pop()
+												: "Default"}
+										</p>
+										<button
+											type="button"
+											onClick={() => {
+												setSelectedLogoType("dark");
+												setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+											}}
+											disabled={logoUploadState.dark.uploading}
+											className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-sm py-2"
+										>
+											{logoUploadState.dark.uploading ? (
+												<>
+													<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+													Uploading...
+												</>
+											) : (
+												<>
+													<Upload className="h-3 w-3" />
+													Upload
+												</>
+											)}
+										</button>
+										{logoUploadState.dark.error && (
+											<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+												{logoUploadState.dark.error}
+											</p>
+										)}
+									</div>
+
+									{/* Light Logo */}
+									<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+										<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-3">
+											Light Logo
+										</h4>
+										{settings?.logo_light && (
+											<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-3 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-3">
+												<img
+													src={settings.logo_light}
+													alt="Light Logo"
+													className="max-h-12 max-w-full object-contain"
+													onError={(e) => {
+														e.target.style.display = "none";
+													}}
+												/>
+											</div>
+										)}
+										<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-3 truncate">
+											{settings?.logo_light
+												? settings.logo_light.split("/").pop()
+												: "Default"}
+										</p>
+										<button
+											type="button"
+											onClick={() => {
+												setSelectedLogoType("light");
+												setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+											}}
+											disabled={logoUploadState.light.uploading}
+											className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-sm py-2"
+										>
+											{logoUploadState.light.uploading ? (
+												<>
+													<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+													Uploading...
+												</>
+											) : (
+												<>
+													<Upload className="h-3 w-3" />
+													Upload
+												</>
+											)}
+										</button>
+										{logoUploadState.light.error && (
+											<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+												{logoUploadState.light.error}
+											</p>
+										)}
+									</div>
+
+									{/* Favicon */}
+									<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+										<h4 className="text-sm font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white mb-3">
+											Favicon
+										</h4>
+										{settings?.favicon && (
+											<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-3 bg-secondary-50 dark:bg-secondary-700 rounded-lg mb-3">
+												<img
+													src={settings.favicon}
+													alt="Favicon"
+													className="h-8 w-8 object-contain"
+													onError={(e) => {
+														e.target.style.display = "none";
+													}}
+												/>
+											</div>
+										)}
+										<p className="text-xs text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-400 mb-3 truncate">
+											{settings?.favicon
+												? settings.favicon.split("/").pop()
+												: "Default"}
+										</p>
+										<button
+											type="button"
+											onClick={() => {
+												setSelectedLogoType("favicon");
+												setShowLogoUploadModal(true);
+											}}
+											disabled={logoUploadState.favicon.uploading}
+											className="w-full btn-outline flex items-center justify-center gap-2 text-sm py-2"
+										>
+											{logoUploadState.favicon.uploading ? (
+												<>
+													<div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-3 w-3 border-b-2 border-current"></div>
+													Uploading...
+												</>
+											) : (
+												<>
+													<Upload className="h-3 w-3" />
+													Upload
+												</>
+											)}
+										</button>
+										{logoUploadState.favicon.error && (
+											<p className="text-xs text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-2">
+												{logoUploadState.favicon.error}
+											</p>
+										)}
+									</div>
+								</div>
+
+								<div className="mt-4 p-3 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/20 border border-blue-200 dark:border-blue-700 rounded-md">
+									<p className="text-xs text-blue-700 dark:text-blue-300">
+										<strong>Supported formats:</strong> PNG, JPG, SVG.{" "}
+										<strong>Max size:</strong> 5MB.
+										<strong> Recommended sizes:</strong> 200x60px for logos,
+										32x32px for favicon.
+									</p>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+
 							{/* Update Interval */}
 							<div>
 								<label
@@ -1319,6 +1536,18 @@ const Settings = () => {
 					error={uploadAgentMutation.error}
 				/>
 			)}
+
+			{/* Logo Upload Modal */}
+			{showLogoUploadModal && (
+				<LogoUploadModal
+					isOpen={showLogoUploadModal}
+					onClose={() => setShowLogoUploadModal(false)}
+					onSubmit={uploadLogoMutation.mutate}
+					isLoading={uploadLogoMutation.isPending}
+					error={uploadLogoMutation.error}
+					logoType={selectedLogoType}
+				/>
+			)}
 		</div>
 	);
 };
@@ -1467,4 +1696,181 @@ const AgentUploadModal = ({ isOpen, onClose, onSubmit, isLoading, error }) => {
 	);
 };
 
+// Logo Upload Modal Component
+const LogoUploadModal = ({
+	isOpen,
+	onClose,
+	onSubmit,
+	isLoading,
+	error,
+	logoType,
+}) => {
+	const [selectedFile, setSelectedFile] = useState(null);
+	const [previewUrl, setPreviewUrl] = useState(null);
+	const [uploadError, setUploadError] = useState("");
+
+	const handleFileSelect = (e) => {
+		const file = e.target.files[0];
+		if (file) {
+			// Validate file type
+			const allowedTypes = [
+				"image/png",
+				"image/jpeg",
+				"image/jpg",
+				"image/svg+xml",
+			];
+			if (!allowedTypes.includes(file.type)) {
+				setUploadError("Please select a PNG, JPG, or SVG file");
+				return;
+			}
+
+			// Validate file size (5MB limit)
+			if (file.size > 5 * 1024 * 1024) {
+				setUploadError("File size must be less than 5MB");
+				return;
+			}
+
+			setSelectedFile(file);
+			setUploadError("");
+
+			// Create preview URL
+			const url = URL.createObjectURL(file);
+			setPreviewUrl(url);
+		}
+	};
+
+	const handleSubmit = (e) => {
+		e.preventDefault();
+		setUploadError("");
+
+		if (!selectedFile) {
+			setUploadError("Please select a file");
+			return;
+		}
+
+		// Convert file to base64
+		const reader = new FileReader();
+		reader.onload = (event) => {
+			const base64 = event.target.result;
+			onSubmit({
+				logoType,
+				fileContent: base64,
+				fileName: selectedFile.name,
+			});
+		};
+		reader.readAsDataURL(selectedFile);
+	};
+
+	const handleClose = () => {
+		setSelectedFile(null);
+		setPreviewUrl(null);
+		setUploadError("");
+		onClose();
+	};
+
+	if (!isOpen) return null;
+
+	return (
+		<div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center z-50">
+			<div className="bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg shadow-xl max-w-2xl w-full mx-4 max-h-[90vh] overflow-y-auto">
+				<div className="px-6 py-4 border-b border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+					<div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+						<h3 className="text-lg font-medium text-secondary-900 dark:text-white">
+							Upload{" "}
+							{logoType === "favicon"
+								? "Favicon"
+								: `${logoType.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + logoType.slice(1)} Logo`}
+						</h3>
+						<button
+							type="button"
+							onClick={handleClose}
+							className="text-secondary-400 hover:text-secondary-600 dark:text-secondary-500 dark:hover:text-secondary-300"
+						>
+							<X className="h-5 w-5" />
+						</button>
+					</div>
+				</div>
+
+				<form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="px-6 py-4">
+					<div className="space-y-4">
+						<div>
+							<label className="block">
+								<span className="block text-sm font-medium text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-200 mb-2">
+									Select File
+								</span>
+								<input
+									type="file"
+									accept="image/png,image/jpeg,image/jpg,image/svg+xml"
+									onChange={handleFileSelect}
+									className="block w-full text-sm text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-400 file:mr-4 file:py-2 file:px-4 file:rounded-md file:border-0 file:text-sm file:font-medium file:bg-primary-50 file:text-primary-700 hover:file:bg-primary-100 dark:file:bg-primary-900 dark:file:text-primary-200"
+								/>
+							</label>
+							<p className="mt-1 text-xs text-secondary-500 dark:text-secondary-400">
+								Supported formats: PNG, JPG, SVG. Max size: 5MB.
+								{logoType === "favicon"
+									? " Recommended: 32x32px SVG."
+									: " Recommended: 200x60px."}
+							</p>
+						</div>
+
+						{previewUrl && (
+							<div>
+								<div className="block text-sm font-medium text-secondary-700 dark:text-secondary-200 mb-2">
+									Preview
+								</div>
+								<div className="flex items-center justify-center p-4 bg-white dark:bg-secondary-800 rounded-lg border border-secondary-200 dark:border-secondary-600">
+									<img
+										src={previewUrl}
+										alt="Preview"
+										className={`object-contain ${
+											logoType === "favicon" ? "h-8 w-8" : "max-h-16 max-w-full"
+										}`}
+									/>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+						)}
+
+						{(uploadError || error) && (
+							<div className="bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/20 border border-red-200 dark:border-red-800 rounded-md p-3">
+								<p className="text-sm text-red-800 dark:text-red-200">
+									{uploadError ||
+										error?.response?.data?.error ||
+										error?.message}
+								</p>
+							</div>
+						)}
+
+						<div className="bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-yellow-900/20 border border-yellow-200 dark:border-yellow-800 rounded-md p-3">
+							<div className="flex">
+								<AlertCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400 mr-2 mt-0.5" />
+								<div className="text-sm text-yellow-800 dark:text-yellow-200">
+									<p className="font-medium">Important:</p>
+									<ul className="mt-1 list-disc list-inside space-y-1">
+										<li>This will replace the current {logoType} logo</li>
+										<li>A backup will be created automatically</li>
+										<li>The change will be applied immediately</li>
+									</ul>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+						</div>
+					</div>
+
+					<div className="flex justify-end gap-3 mt-6">
+						<button type="button" onClick={handleClose} className="btn-outline">
+							Cancel
+						</button>
+						<button
+							type="submit"
+							disabled={isLoading || !selectedFile}
+							className="btn-primary"
+						>
+							{isLoading ? "Uploading..." : "Upload Logo"}
+						</button>
+					</div>
+				</form>
+			</div>
+		</div>
+	);
+};
+
 export default Settings;

frontend/src/pages/settings/SettingsServerConfig.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
-import { Code, Server } from "lucide-react";
+import { Code, Image, Server } from "lucide-react";
 import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
 import { useLocation, useNavigate } from "react-router-dom";
 import SettingsLayout from "../../components/SettingsLayout";
+import BrandingTab from "../../components/settings/BrandingTab";
 import ProtocolUrlTab from "../../components/settings/ProtocolUrlTab";
 import VersionUpdateTab from "../../components/settings/VersionUpdateTab";
 
@@ -12,6 +13,7 @@ const SettingsServerConfig = () => {
 		// Set initial tab based on current route
 		if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-version") return "version";
 		if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-url") return "protocol";
+		if (location.pathname === "/settings/branding") return "branding";
 		if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-config/version")
 			return "version";
 		return "protocol";
@@ -23,6 +25,8 @@ const SettingsServerConfig = () => {
 			setActiveTab("version");
 		} else if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-url") {
 			setActiveTab("protocol");
+		} else if (location.pathname === "/settings/branding") {
+			setActiveTab("branding");
 		} else if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-config/version") {
 			setActiveTab("version");
 		} else if (location.pathname === "/settings/server-config") {
@@ -37,6 +41,12 @@ const SettingsServerConfig = () => {
 			icon: Server,
 			href: "/settings/server-url",
 		},
+		{
+			id: "branding",
+			name: "Branding",
+			icon: Image,
+			href: "/settings/branding",
+		},
 		{
 			id: "version",
 			name: "Server Version",
@@ -49,6 +59,8 @@ const SettingsServerConfig = () => {
 		switch (activeTab) {
 			case "protocol":
 				return <ProtocolUrlTab />;
+			case "branding":
+				return <BrandingTab />;
 			case "version":
 				return <VersionUpdateTab />;
 			default: