☁️ Automated Cloud Backup System

A lightweight, real-time file backup application that automatically uploads new or modified files from a selected folder to Cloudinary. This tool is designed for users who want a simple GUI-based solution to keep important files safe and accessible in the cloud — without manual effort.

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✨ Features

• ✅ Real-time file monitoring using watchdog
• ✅ Instant cloud uploads to Cloudinary (on file create/modify)
• ✅ Blink-free GUI using multithreading for smooth interaction
• ✅ Upload log display and Cloudinary URLs of uploaded files
• ✅ Skips duplicate uploads (5-second cooldown for same file)
• ✅ Built with Python and Tkinter — no complex setup required

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🖼️ GUI Preview

• 📁 Select a folder to watch
• ▶ Start or ■ Stop monitoring anytime
• 📋 View upload logs in real-time
• 🔗 Copy URLs of uploaded files easily

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📦 Requirements

Install the required Python packages:

pip install cloudinary watchdog

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/vivekbargude/automated-backup-system.git
   cd cloud-backup-system

2. Run the application:

   python main.py

3. Select a folder and click Start Backup.

All created or modified files in that folder will be uploaded to your Cloudinary account automatically.

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🔧 Cloudinary Configuration

Edit the cloudinary.config() section in the script to use your own Cloudinary credentials:

cloudinary.config(
    cloud_name='your-cloud-name',
    api_key='your-api-key',
    api_secret='your-api-secret'
)

Important: Never expose these credentials in public repositories. Use environment variables or .env files in production.

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💡 Use Cases

• Automated backup of scanned documents
• Archiving project or research folders
• Seamless cloud-sync for personal or shared files
• Uploading logs or reports to remote storage

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🧠 Tech Stack

• Python 3
• Tkinter – GUI
• watchdog – File change detection
• Cloudinary – Cloud storage (raw file uploads)