boincrs - BOINC Project Manager TUI

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What is boincrs?

boincrs is a minimal Rust TUI for managing a local BOINC client through the GUI RPC interface. It is designed to feel fast, keyboard-driven, and readable in classic terminal setups.

The current beta focuses on real project/task workflows with PrimeGrid and Asteroids@home support.

Local BOINC GUI RPC auth + command support
Project controls (update, suspend/resume, detach, reset)
Task controls (suspend/resume/abort)
Transfer retry and run/network/gpu mode controls

UI Highlights

Three panes: Projects, Tasks, Transfers
Selected task header with full runtime/deadline stats
Status grouping headings:
- READY TO REPORT
- RUNNING
- WAITING / READY
Running tasks sorted by completion percentage
Colorized status icons and task-row truncation

Keyboard Controls

Tab cycle panes

j/k or arrows: task selection

r refresh, q quit

y/n confirm/cancel destructive actions

Project: u s c w a x d

Task: t g b

Transfer: f

Modes: 1-9

Quick Setup

git clone https://www.github.com/jakenherman/boincrs.git cd boincrs cp .env.example .env # edit your BOINC endpoint/password + project keys set -a && source .env && set +a cargo run

Uses BOINC account authenticators for attach workflows (not website passwords).

Related docs: BOINC, PrimeGrid, Asteroids@home