Switch FTP Sync

Switch FTP Sync
General
Author	ppkantorski
Type	PC Utilities
Version	0.1.7
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2024/07/16
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Switch FTP Sync is an app that keeps an eye on an FTP server for Nintendo Switch screenshots and specific folders, then downloads them to your computer. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Features

• Connects to an FTP server and checks for new files in specified directories.
• Downloads new screenshots to a local directory.
• Logs all actions with timestamps.
• Clears terminal lines for a clean and readable output.

Requirements

• Computer running macOS or Windows 10/11.
• Python 3.x (for building)
• FTP server accessible with the necessary credentials
  • Requires sys-ftpd Switch or a similar background FTP module running on the Switch.

Configuration

The script reads configuration details from a config.ini file located in the same directory as the script. Below is an example config.ini file:

[FTP]
server = X.X.X.X
port = 5000
user = root
pass = 

[Screenshots]
dt_format = %Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S
output_path = 
sync_screenshots = False

[File Sync]
server_path_1 = 
output_path_1 = 
sync_files_1 = False

server_path_2 = 
output_path_2 =
sync_files_2 = False

server_path_3 =
output_path_3 =
sync_files_3 = False

server_path_4 =
output_path_4 =
sync_files_4 = False

server_path_5 =
output_path_5 =
sync_files_5 = False

[Settings]
check_rate = 15
auto_start = False
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• ftp_server: IP address of the FTP server.
• ftp_port: Port number of the FTP server.
• ftp_user: Username for FTP login.
• ftp_pass: Password for FTP login (leave empty if no password).
• output_path: Local directory where files will be saved.
• auto_start: Variable for auto start (True/False)
• check_rate: Time interval (in seconds) to wait between checks.
• dt_format: Format of image file name.

Usage

1. Clone or download the repository.
2. Run the build script to geenerate the compiled application (and install necessary packages):
   • python3 make.py

Changelog

v0.1.7

• Implementation of temporary files / folders for downloads.
  • Files will be stored in the specified directories in a 100% complete state rather than partially completed.
  • This should help custom user bots that may want to trigger commands off of the existence of a new file.
• Users can now check for updates on the "About Switch FTP Sync" page.
• Slight improvements to the file syncing implementation.

v0.1.6

• Rename to Switch FTP Sync.
• Screenshots are now backed up from both the sysnand SD folder and the emunand SD folder.
• Addition of new "File Sync" implementation.
  • Sync locally files from up to 5 server folders (including subfolders).
  • Notice: Be cautious of the processing time required with folders with too many files / very large files..
• Update:
  • Bug fixes for FTP disconnections. - 07/14/2024 3:22 AM PST
  • Another bug fix for disconnections. - 07/14/2024 5:34 AM PST

v0.1.5

• First Release.

External links

• Github - https://github.com/ppkantorski/Switch-FTP-Sync