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- .. _gooey:
- DataLad in a graphical user interface
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- DataLad is primarily a command line or Python tool.
- However, the `datalad gooey <https://docs.datalad.org/projects/gooey>`_ extensions extends it with a graphical user interface.
- .. figure:: ../artwork/src/application.svg
- Selected features
- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
- The ideal way to stay up-to-date on gooey developments is its documentation at `docs.datalad.org/projects/gooey <https://docs.datalad.org/projects/gooey>`_.
- A few selected advantages are featured here, nevertheless.
- Installation
- """"""""""""
- In contrast to other DataLad extensions, ``datalad-gooey`` can not only be installed via :term:`pip`.
- It also has a standalone Windows installer that bundles up all required software into a single installation wizard.
- On a typical Windows system, this simplifies the installation considerably.
- Speed
- """""
- ``datalad-gooey`` has internal helpers for faster annotations (whether a file is annexed, committed to Git, modified, or untracked) and file tree overviews.
- This makes it more convenient especially on file systems that are generally slower for Git operations, such as Window's NTFS.
- Credential Management
- """""""""""""""""""""
- ``datalad-gooey`` comes with a more user-friendly graphical credential management system.
- It allows to access and browse available credentials more easily, and provides and interface to add, change, or amend credentials with arbitrary properties.
- .. figure:: ../artwork/src/gooey-cred.png
- Subselected command suites
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- The number of DataLad commands that the core DataLad package and the DataLad extensions provide is substantial.
- Likewise, the number of options and parameters any given command provides can be overwhelming or not easily understandable.
- Whenever a specific target audience or use case needs only a subset of commands or command options, or a more verbose description, ``datalad-gooey`` has the ability to expose tailored command suites, which can limit the number of commands, provide custom command annotations, and subset the number of exposed options.
- A tailored command suite either comes with ``datalad-gooey`` itself, or with a :term:`datalad extension`, and users can switch between available suites.
- If you :ref:`develop your own extension <extensions_create>`, you can create a tailor-made and more user-friendly command suite to go with it.
- .. figure:: ../artwork/src/gooey-overview.png
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