🖖 MakeItSo: Simple & Reliable File Management for .NET, Inspired by Star Trek LCARS

What is MakeItSo? - Currently in idea stage.

MakeItSo helps you safely create, organize, and track files and logs in your .NET applications. Inspired by Star Trek's LCARS computer system, it makes file engagement easy, reliable, and even fun—engaging maximum warp for your development workflow.

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Why Use MakeItSo?

• Red Alert: No More Lost Files!
  Uses a proven "ADD/DEL" safeguard to make sure your files and logs are never accidentally deleted or overwritten—your data is safe at warp speed.

• Easy Tracking with Stellar Navigation
  Automatically creates organized files and log entries, so you can always see what happened and when—like having Data manage your file systems.

• Beautiful Reports from the Bridge
  Gives you simple and colorful health checks, showing if your files and logs are safe and working—just like Star Trek's LCARS computer screens.

• Plug & Play Universal Translator
  Works with regular files, cloud storage (like Azure or AWS), and even databases (like SQLite)—all with the same easy setup across the galaxy.

• Custom Suffix Workflows: Prime Directive Flexibility
  Go beyond just "_add" and "_del"—define your own file suffixes and workflows (such as "_archive", "_backup", "_error", and more) to fit your mission parameters.

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How Does It Make Life Simpler?

• Just Add a Line: One to Beam Up
  With one line of code, you get safe file creation and logging—energize!
• Automatic Safety: Shields Up
  Prevents mistakes when multiple users or programs access your files at the same time—deflector shields for your data.
• Instant Status: Tricorder Readings
  Run a check and instantly see if everything is OK—no more digging through folders or error logs. "Fascinating, Captain."
• Flexible: Holodeck Versatility
  Track work, app events, or logs—whatever you need! Computer, arch.
• Custom Workflows: Replicator Technology
  Set up new suffixes and actions for your files, so your workflow matches exactly what your crew needs.

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Example: Logging an Event (Captain's Log)

await lcars.WriteAsync("logs", "User signed in");
// This safely adds a log entry, using the ADD/DEL pattern to avoid errors.
// "Captain's log, stardate 2025.249..."

Example: Custom Suffix Workflow (Engineering Specifications)

// Register a custom suffix for files marked as "archived"
options.SuffixConfiguration.RegisterCustomSuffix("archive", fileName => $"{fileName}_archive_sd{DateTime.Now:yyyy}.{DateTime.Now.DayOfYear:000}");

You can create custom suffixes for archiving, backups, errors, or any workflow you need—"I'm givin' her all she's got, Captain!"

Example: Checking Health (Medical Tricorder)

var report = await lcars.RunDiagnosticsAsync();
Console.WriteLine(report.GetLCARSDisplay());

See a colorful status—green means good, yellow or red means check your files! "He's dead, Jim... but your files are fine!"

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Getting Started (Setting Course)

1. Install the package: Beam Down from NuGet

   dotnet add package UserLevelUp.MakeItSo.LCARS

2. Configure and use: Engage Systems

   builder.Services.AddLCARSFileSystem(options =>
   {
       // Example: add custom suffix workflows
       options.SuffixConfiguration.RegisterCustomSuffix("backup", fileName => $"{fileName}_backup");
   });

3. Start tracking, logging, and customizing your workflow! Set course for success!

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Who is it for? (Crew Manifest)

• Developers who want easy, safe logging and file tracking (Starfleet Academy graduates)
• Teams that need organized work records and event logs (Bridge crew coordination)
• Anyone building .NET apps—big or small! (Federation or Independent colonies)
• Anyone who wants to customize how their files are named and managed (Chief Engineers)

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License (Federation Charter)

Open source under MIT License—free for everyone across the Alpha Quadrant!

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MakeItSo: The simple, safe way to manage and track your files and logs—with custom workflows. Live long and prosper! 🖖

"Number One, engage the file management system!"