BlogWiz - A Simple Blog Management Tool

You can download and run the program using this link. (Ensure you have Java installed on your machine)

If you are a student of Concordia University, you will need to connect to their VPN, instructions are provided here.

BlogWiz is a Java-based desktop application for managing your blog content hosted on a remote server. It allows you to connect to a server via SSH, navigate your blog's directory structure, view and edit blog post files, and perform basic file management operations such as creating folders and files.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
• Usage
• License

Features

• SSH Authentication: Securely connect to your remote server using SSH authentication.
• File Explorer: Browse and navigate your blog's directory structure.
• Text Editor: View and edit the content of your blog post files with a built-in text editor.
• File Management: Create new folders and files, update existing files, and delete files or folders.
• Logging: Real-time log display to keep track of your actions and any potential errors.
• User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive user interface for effortless blog management.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Make sure you have Java 11 or later installed on your system.
• Maven: You need Maven installed to build and manage the project dependencies.

Installation

Follow these steps to set up and run BlogWiz:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Niravanaa/BlogWiz.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd BlogWiz

3. Build the Project:

   Use Maven to build the project and resolve dependencies:

   mvn package

4. Run the Application:

   After building the project, you can run the application using the following command:

   java -jar target/BlogWiz-1.0-SNAPSHOT-shaded.jar

Usage

1. Launch the Application: Run the application using the instructions provided in the Installation section.

2. Connect to Your Server:

   • Enter your SSH credentials (Username and Password) in the respective fields.
   • Click the "Connect" button to establish an SSH connection to your server.

3. Browse Your Blog Directory:

   • The left side of the application displays your blog's directory structure as a tree view.
   • Click on folders to expand or collapse them.
   • Select a folder or file by clicking on it.

4. View and Edit Files:

   • When you select a file, its content will be displayed in the text editor on the right.
   • Edit the content as needed.

5. File Operations:

   • Use the "Get" button to retrieve the content of a file.
   • Use the "Update" button to save changes to a file.
   • Use the "Create Folder" and "Create File" buttons to add new directories and files.
   • Use the "Delete" button to remove selected files or folders.

6. Logging:

   • The application provides a real-time log display at the bottom to keep track of your actions and any potential errors.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.