Rsync GUI

Rsync GUI is a simple graphical user interface (GUI) application built with Go and Fyne. It allows users to select source and destination directories and perform file transfers using rsync. The app also includes the functionality to stop the ongoing file transfer at any point.

Features

• Select Source and Destination Paths: Easily select the directories you want to sync using a graphical file dialog.
• Rsync Transfer: Transfers files from the source to the destination using the powerful rsync command.
• Stop Ongoing Transfer: You can stop an ongoing transfer by clicking the "Stop Rsync" button.

Prerequisites

• Go: Make sure Go is installed. You can download it from here.
• rsync: The rsync command must be installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone this repository or copy the source code.

   git clone https://github.com/rgritt/go-rsync-gui.git
   cd go-rsync-gui

2. Install the required Go dependencies, including the Fyne UI toolkit:

   go get fyne.io/fyne/v2
   go get
   go mod tidy

3. Run the app:

   go run main.go

Usage

1. Select Source Directory: Click on the "Select Source Directory" button and choose the directory from which you want to transfer files.
2. Select Destination Directory: Click on the "Select Destination Directory" button and choose the destination directory where the files should be transferred.
3. Start Rsync: Once the directories are selected, click the "Start Rsync" button to begin the transfer.
4. Stop Rsync: If needed, click the "Stop Rsync" button to halt the ongoing file transfer.

Stop Transfer

The app includes a "Stop Rsync" button that stops the rsync process in progress. This can be useful if you need to cancel the transfer for any reason.

Code Structure

• main.go: The primary application logic, including UI components and rsync process handling.
• runRsync(): Function that constructs and runs the rsync command.
• UI Components: Built using the Fyne UI library, providing buttons and dialogs to control the transfer.

Troubleshooting

1. Rsync not found: Make sure rsync is installed and available in your system's PATH.

   • On Ubuntu/Debian-based systems: sudo apt install rsync
   • On macOS (with Homebrew): brew install rsync

2. Go errors: Ensure all dependencies are properly installed using go get before running the program.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features or improvements, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.