PythonistaBackup.py

PythonistaBackup.py

# coding: utf-8
'''Creates a zip archive of your Pythonista files and serves them via HTTP in your local network.'''

from SimpleHTTPServer import SimpleHTTPRequestHandler
import os
import shutil
import tempfile
import shutil

PORT = 8080

if __name__ == '__main__':
	doc_path = os.path.expanduser('~/Documents')
	os.chdir(doc_path)
	backup_path = os.path.join(doc_path, 'Backup.zip')
	if os.path.exists(backup_path):
		os.remove(backup_path)
	print 'Creating backup archive...'
	shutil.make_archive(os.path.join(tempfile.gettempdir(), 'Backup'), 'zip')
	shutil.move(os.path.join(tempfile.gettempdir(), 'Backup.zip'), backup_path)
	print 'Backup archive created, starting HTTP server...'
	from BaseHTTPServer import HTTPServer
	server = HTTPServer(('', PORT), SimpleHTTPRequestHandler)
	print 'You can now download a backup of your Pythonista scripts by entering this URL in Safari (on this device):'
	print 'http://localhost:%i/Backup.zip' % (PORT,)
	print 'If you want to download the backup to another device in your network, use your device\'s IP address instead of "localhost".'
	print 'Tap the stop button in the editor or console when you\'re done.'
	try:
		server.serve_forever()
	except KeyboardInterrupt:
		server.shutdown()
		print 'Server stopped'