Snapshot Tool - System Process Capture and Restoration
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Snapshot Tool - System Process Capture and Restoration

A cross-platform desktop application that captures detailed snapshots of running processes, memory usage, and network connections. It utilizes the psutil library to record system state and provides a PyQt5 interface for managing and restoring workspace environments from JSON-based archives.

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Impact

Enables users to preserve and rapidly reconstruct complex application environments, significantly reducing manual setup time after system restarts.

Highlights

  • Implemented system-wide process tracking and resource monitoring using the psutil library
  • Developed a cross-platform GUI with PyQt5 featuring dynamic directory management for Windows and Unix environments
  • Engineered an automated state-capture system with user-configurable intervals using QTimer
  • Integrated JSON-based data persistence for portable and human-readable system state storage

Tech Stack

PythonPyQt5psutilJSON