MyDataHelper

MyDataHelper is a powerful disk space analyzer for Windows, inspired by WinDirStat. It provides a comprehensive view of your disk usage with an intuitive web-based interface.

Features

• Real-time Disk Scanning: Fast, multi-threaded scanning of drives and folders
• Interactive Tree View: Navigate your file system with a hierarchical view showing folder sizes
• File Type Analysis: Breakdown of disk usage by file types with color-coded visualization
• Duplicate File Detection: Find and manage duplicate files to free up space
• Largest Files Report: Quickly identify the files consuming the most space
• Real-time Monitoring: Watch for changes in monitored directories
• Export Capabilities: Export reports to CSV or JSON formats
• System Tray Integration: Runs quietly in the background with easy access

Technology Stack

• Backend: ASP.NET Core 8.0 with Blazor Server
• Database: SQLite for fast, local storage
• UI Framework: Blazor with Bootstrap 5
• Platform: Windows Forms launcher with web UI

Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• .NET 8.0 Runtime
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
• 100MB free disk space for application

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
2. Run the installer (MyDataHelper-Setup.exe)
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch MyDataHelper from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

Usage

1. Adding Scan Roots: Click on "Disk Scan" and add the drives or folders you want to analyze
2. Starting a Scan: Click "Start Scan" to begin analyzing the selected locations
3. Viewing Results:
   • Use the Tree View to navigate folders
   • Check the Dashboard for an overview
   • View Reports for detailed statistics
4. Finding Duplicates: Go to the Duplicates page to find and manage duplicate files

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio 2022 or later
• .NET 8.0 SDK
• Python 3.12+ (for Python integration)

Build Steps

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/MyDataHelper.git
cd MyDataHelper

# Restore dependencies
dotnet restore src/MyDataHelper.sln

# Build the project
dotnet build src/MyDataHelper.sln -c Release

# Run the application
dotnet run --project src/MyDataHelper/MyDataHelper.csproj

Configuration

Settings are stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\MyDataHelper\settings.json. Key settings include:

• ScanThreads: Number of threads for scanning (default: 4)
• EnableHashCalculation: Calculate file hashes for duplicate detection
• MonitorDirectoryChanges: Enable real-time directory monitoring
• ScheduledScanEnabled: Enable automatic scheduled scans

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

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

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by WinDirStat
• Built with the architecture patterns from MyPhotoHelper
• Uses Bootstrap icons and themes

Support

For issues, questions, or suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.