iniForge: Bulk Settings Precision

iniForge is a tool designed for precision management of bulk settings.

Description

iniForge is a Python based configuration GUI tool, designed for managing large-scale .ini ecosystems.

It features a Bulk Change Editor for simultaneous multi-file updates and Advanced Filtering to navigate high-volume data. The tool harnesses Meld comparison tool (if installed) for diff-validation, ensuring structural and syntax integrity across complex projects.

Key Features:

• Bulk attribute editing
• Multi-variable directory filtering
• Meld-powered diff validation

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License & Commercial Use

iniForge is free for all internal use, but requires a paid license for commercial distribution.

Free Internal Use

Any individual, non-profit, or commercial organization may download and use iniForge free of charge for their own internal operations, development, and configuration management.

Paid Commercial Licensing

A paid license and express written permission are strictly required if you intend to:

• Redistribute: Include iniForge as part of a product, service, or software package you sell or distribute to others.
• Resell/Lease: Sell access to the tool or rent it out as a service (SaaS).
• White-Label: Modify and sell the tool under your own brand name.
• Commercial Integration: Embed the tool's logic into a commercial offering for third parties.

Commercial Rates for Redistribution:

• Base License: $300 / year (covers initial integration/redistribution).
• Scalable Tier: $79 / year per end-user/seat provided to your customers.

For commercial redistribution inquiries, please contact: ariklevi@gmail.com See the LICENSE file for the full legal terms.

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9 or higher

First Time Setup (Development)

1. Create a Python virtual environment:

   # Ensure Python 3.9+ is installed
   python3.9 -m venv ~/iniforge_env

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   source ~/iniforge_env/bin/activate

3. Install required dependencies:

   python -m pip install --upgrade pip
   python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Formal Package Installation

Use this method if you are installing from a pre-built wheel file.

1. Activate the virtual environment:

   source ~/iniforge_env/bin/activate

2. Install the package:

   python -m pip install iniforge-1.0.0-py3-none-any.whl

Usage

Running from Source

source ~/iniforge_env/bin/activate
python iniforge_runner.py &

Standard Execution

Once installed as a package:

source ~/iniforge_env/bin/activate
iniforge &