rsync_cli

Overview

rsync_cli is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to facilitate file transfers using the rsync protocol on Unix-based systems. This tool provides a user-friendly interface for selecting files and directories to transfer, making it easier to manage and execute file synchronization tasks.

Features

• Interactive File Explorer: Navigate through directories and select files using a curses-based interface. For example, use the arrow keys to move through files and directories, and press Enter to select a file for transfer.
• File Metadata Display: View file size and type information before initiating a transfer. For instance, when you select a file, its size and MIME type are displayed at the bottom of the interface.
• Configuration Management: Save and reuse remote server configurations for convenience. For example, the tool remembers the last used remote server details, allowing you to quickly reconnect without re-entering information.
• Secure Transfers: Utilize SSH for secure file transfers with customizable port settings. You can specify a different SSH port if your server does not use the default port 22.
• Support for Executable Files: Highlight and easily identify executable files within directories. Executable files are displayed in a distinct color, making them stand out in the file explorer.

Installation

To install rsync_cli, clone the repository and ensure you have Python and rsync installed on your system. For example, run the following commands:

Examples (Interactive)

Current Directory: /mnt/c/Users/floris/Documents/GitHub/rsync.py

> ..
  .git
  .gitignore
  README.md
  cli.py
  project.toml
  requirements.txt
  src


Select a file to transfer (Arrow keys to navigate, Left to go up, Right to go in, Enter to select, Ctrl+X/Esc/Q to quit):

Use last host (floris@example.com)? (Y/n): n
Enter the remote server user@host (e.g., user@example.com): floris-xlx@example.com
Enter the remote destination path (e.g., /home/user/destination/): /home/floris-xlx/files
Enter the SSH port (default: 22): 22
Starting Rsync transfer...
floris-xlx@example.com's password: 
sending incremental file list
log.txt
          1,491 100%    0.00kB/s    0:00:00 (xfr#1, to-chk=0/1)

sent 493 bytes  received 35 bytes  150.86 bytes/sec
total size is 1,491  speedup is 2.82
File transfer complete.