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baztheguy/cybershield

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16JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 2/5Setup · moderate

TLDR

A Windows app with a visual dashboard for monitoring network traffic, tracking bandwidth by app, and controlling Windows Defender Firewall.

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    What it does
      Network traffic dashboard
      Firewall management
      Device scanning
    Tech stack
      Python Flask
      SQLite
      Three.js
    Use cases
      Monitor bandwidth by app
      Control Windows Firewall
      Detect new connections
    Audience
      Windows users
      Security conscious users
    Design
      Cyberpunk interface
      3D traffic visualization
      psutil system hooks

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Visually monitor which apps are using network bandwidth in real time.

USE CASE 2

Manage Windows Defender Firewall rules without digging through Windows settings.

USE CASE 3

Get alerted the first time a program contacts a new remote server.

USE CASE 4

Scan the local network to see what other devices are connected.

What is it built with?

PythonFlaskSQLiteJavaScriptThree.js

How does it compare?

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultymoderateeasyhard
Complexity2/52/53/5
Audiencegeneralgeneraldeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Windows only, requires local Python backend running alongside native Windows firewall utilities.

In plain English

CyberShield is a Windows desktop app that gives you a visual dashboard of everything happening on your computer's network connection, styled with a cyberpunk look. Instead of digging through Windows settings, you get one interface that shows what is talking to the internet in real time. The main screen shows active data flows by which program is sending or receiving data, how many connections it has open, and how fast that traffic is moving, alongside a 3D animation that represents network traffic like vehicles moving on a highway. There is also a usage tracking view that breaks total bandwidth down by application, by the remote address it connected to, and by the type of connection, so you can see what is actually using your internet. CyberShield also acts as a friendlier front end for the Windows Defender Firewall. It lists which applications and program files are currently blocked and lets you manage those firewall rules directly from its interface instead of navigating Windows' own settings screens. An alerts view keeps a running log of newly opened network connections and flags the first time a program talks to a new remote server, which can help you notice unfamiliar activity. There is also a device scanner that looks across your local network to find other connected devices, showing their name, local IP address, hardware address, and general device type. Under the hood, the backend is written in Python using Flask and a local SQLite database, while the interface is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, using Three.js for the 3D visuals and Chart.js for graphs. It relies on the psutil library and native Windows tools to read process and network information and to change firewall settings. This tool suits Windows users who want a clearer, more visual picture of their network activity and an easier way to control their firewall than the built in tools provide.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me install and run CyberShield on my Windows machine.
Prompt 2
Show me how CyberShield's device scanner discovers devices on my local network.
Prompt 3
Explain how to block or unblock an application using CyberShield's firewall controls.
Prompt 4
Walk me through reading CyberShield's bandwidth usage breakdown by application.

Frequently asked questions

What is cybershield?

A Windows app with a visual dashboard for monitoring network traffic, tracking bandwidth by app, and controlling Windows Defender Firewall.

What language is cybershield written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes Python, Flask, SQLite.

How hard is cybershield to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is cybershield for?

Mainly general.

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