LinkForge

LinkForge is a Windows-based desktop application built with Tkinter that allows users to create junction folders using the mklink command. It provides an easy-to-use interface for creating and managing symbolic links between folders. Additionally, the app keeps track of all the junctions created, displaying them in a History Panel for easy reference.

Features

• Create Junction Folders: Easily create junction folders by specifying a source location, target location, and a junction folder name.
• History Panel: Tracks all junctions created by the application, displaying them in a user-friendly interface.
• Windows Integration: Uses the mklink command to create junctions, a feature native to Windows.
• Intuitive Tkinter Interface: A simple and clean interface built with Tkinter for ease of use.

Installation

1. Using the Executable (.exe)

You can download the latest LinkForge .exe release from the releases section. Once downloaded:

• Simply double-click the .exe file to launch the application.

2. From Source (Python)

If you prefer to run the source code directly, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mathew005/LinkForge.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd LinkForge

3. Run the application:

   python main.py

How to Use

1. Select Source Folder: Choose the folder you want to link as the source.
2. Choose Target Folder: Pick the target location where the junction folder will be created.
3. Enter Junction Name: Provide a name for the junction folder.
4. Create Junction: Click the button to create the junction using the mklink command.
5. View History: All created junctions will be listed in the History Panel. You can track all your previous junctions here.

Example

Here is an example of how the LinkForge app will look:

1. Source Folder: C:\Users\User\Documents\ImportantFolder
2. Target Folder: D:\Backup\ImportantLink
3. Junction Name: ImportantFolderLink
   • A junction will be created at D:\Backup\ImportantLink pointing to C:\Users\User\Documents\ImportantFolder.

History Panel

The History Panel keeps track of all junctions created by LinkForge. Each entry includes:

• Junction Name
• Source Location
• Target Location
• Date Created

You can easily review your previous junctions here.

Compiling the Application into an .exe

If you'd like to compile the Python source into an executable yourself:

1. Install PyInstaller:

   pip install pyinstaller

2. Navigate to the directory containing main.py and run:

   pyinstaller --onefile --windowed main.py

   • This will create an executable in the dist folder.

Known Issues

• The application currently works only on Windows since mklink is a Windows-specific command.

License

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

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to LinkForge, feel free to open a pull request or submit issues. We welcome suggestions and improvements!