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Workflow

1. Introduction

SaveMyNode is a file recovery tool designed to retrieve deleted files from Btrfs and XFS file systems. It features a clean GUI with partition details, file system selection, and recovery functionality.

2. Application Flow

Step 1: Introduction Screen

  • The app starts with a welcoming screen, providing a brief overview of the SaveMyNode tool.

Step 2: Filesystem and Drive Selection

  • Users are prompted to select the file system (Btrfs or XFS) and the specific drive from which they want to recover files.
  • UI Elements:
    • Dropdown to select file system.
    • ComboBox to select available drives.

Step 3: Partition Details

  • After selecting the drive, SaveMyNode displays partition details (size, type, mount point).
  • UI Elements:
    • Text area showing detailed drive information retrieved using lsblk.

Step 4: File Recovery

  • Users can start the file recovery process by clicking the "Start Recovery" button.
  • SaveMyNode will then call appropriate recovery functions (recover_btrfs or recover_xfs) based on the file system selected.

Note

SaveMyNode is currently a WIP (Work-In-Progress)

As such, we only have a working model for extraction the latest deleted inode from a BTRFS based parition ONLY

There is still more research and planning need to be done in order to expand the scope of the product

Step 5: Output

  • The recovery logs and result are shown in a text box below the recovery button.

Animations and Transitions

  • Smooth screen transitions using GTK animations.
  • Scrolling partition details for a lively user experience.

3. Flow of the Idea

Problem:

Recovering deleted files from complex file systems (Btrfs/XFS) can be daunting without a graphical tool.

Solution:

SaveMyNode provides an intuitive interface for recovering deleted files by:

  1. Abstracting complexity for users.
  2. Displaying filesystem and partition details visually.
  3. Offering an easy one-click recovery mechanism.