TwinSync

TwinSync is a powerful, user-friendly folder synchronization and backup tool for macOS. It leverages the robust capabilities of rsync to ensure data integrity, preserve metadata, and offer advanced synchronization features.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Key Features
3. How It Works
4. Installation
5. Usage
6. Advanced Configuration
7. Troubleshooting
8. Contributing
9. License
10. Contact

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Overview

TwinSync simplifies the process of keeping your important files and folders synchronized across multiple locations. Whether you're backing up critical data, maintaining dev/production parity, or keeping your work in sync across devices, TwinSync offers a reliable and efficient solution.

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Key Features

• Intuitive Interface: Drag-and-drop functionality for easy operation.
• Intelligent Synchronization: Only transfers changed files to save time and bandwidth.
• Metadata Preservation: Maintains file attributes, permissions, and timestamps.
• Flexible Scheduling: Set up automatic syncs at specified intervals.
• Conflict Resolution: Smart handling of conflicting changes with user-friendly options.
• Versioning: Keeps multiple versions of changed files for easy recovery.
• Secure Transfer: Option for encrypted transfers when syncing over networks.
• Cross-platform Compatibility: Designed for macOS, with future Windows and Linux support planned.
• Detailed Logging: Comprehensive logs for auditing and troubleshooting.
• Customizable Ignore Rules: Easily exclude files or folders from syncing.

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How It Works

1. Source Selection: Choose the folder you want to sync via drag-and-drop or file picker.
2. Destination Setup: Select or create the destination for your synchronized data.
3. Configuration: Set your preferences for sync behavior, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
4. Analysis: TwinSync scans the source and destination, identifying differences.
5. Synchronization: Files are copied, updated, or deleted based on your settings.
6. Verification: A thorough check ensures data integrity post-sync.
7. Reporting: Receive a detailed summary of the sync operation.

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Installation

1. Install Homebrew:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. Install TwinSync:

   brew install twinsync

3. Launch TwinSync:

   • From your Applications folder
   • Or via command line:

     twinsync

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Usage

Basic Sync

1. Open TwinSync.
2. Drag your source folder onto the TwinSync window.
3. Select or create a destination folder.
4. Click “Sync Now.”

Command Line Usage

For advanced users, TwinSync can be operated via the command line:

twinsync sync /path/to/source /path/to/destination

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Advanced Configuration

Access advanced settings through the TwinSync preferences menu:

• Sync Schedules: Set up automatic syncs (hourly, daily, or weekly).
• Conflict Resolution: Choose how to handle conflicting changes.
• Versioning: Configure how many past versions of files to keep.
• Ignore Rules: Set up patterns for files/folders to exclude.
• Network Settings: Configure bandwidth limits and encryption for network syncs.

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Troubleshooting

• Sync Fails: Ensure you have the necessary permissions for both source and destination.
• Slow Performance: Check your network connection or try excluding large, frequently changing files.
• Conflicts: Review the conflict resolution settings and manually resolve conflicts if needed.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to TwinSync! Here’s how you can help:

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.

Please read CONTRIBUTING.md for details on our code of conduct and submission process.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE.md file for details.

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Contact

Your Name – [email protected]
Project Link: GitHub