🛠️ FlashGuard1 Helper Instructions & Setup (Build It Yourself)

The goal is to run the EA IRIS analysis tool on your video files with minimal command line (CLI) interaction. This simple C++ FlashGuard1 helper makes it possible. Since this page cannot distribute executables, you must build the helper yourself following these steps.

Step 1: Install EA IRIS (The Core Tool)

Go to the EA IRIS GitHub repository (you'll need to find the exact link). Download IRIS for your platform: Windows or Linux (official), macOS (experimental/unofficial). Follow the repository's instructions to install the library. On Windows: You may need Visual Studio and vcpkg. On macOS (experimental only): You may need Xcode and vcpkg. (Please note: This is untested on macOS.) Important: EA IRIS must be installed on your own machine. Your helper cannot include or distribute it.

Step 2: Create the Helper Program (flashguard1_cli.cpp)

Copy the following C++ code and save it as flashguard1_cli.cpp in a folder you can easily access (e.g., your Desktop).

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include <cstdlib>

int main() {
    std::string videoPath;
    std::cout << "=== FlashGuard1 Analysis CLI ===" << std::endl;
    std::cout << "Enter video file path to analyze: ";
    std::getline(std::cin, videoPath);

    if (videoPath.empty()) {
        std::cerr << "Error: No file path provided." << std::endl;
        return 1;
    }

    std::cout << "You provided: " << videoPath << std::endl;

    // Construct command to run IRIS with the provided file
    std::string command = "./iris \"" + videoPath + "\"";
    std::cout << "Running: " << command << std::endl;

    // Execute the command
    int result = system(command.c_str());
    if (result != 0) {
        std::cerr << "Warning: Could not run IRIS. Make sure the IRIS library/executable is installed." << std::endl;
    }

    std::cout << "Analysis completed." << std::endl;
    return 0;
}

Step 3: Compile the FlashGuard1 Helper

Open your terminal/command prompt, navigate to the folder where you saved flashguard1_cli.cpp, and use one of the following commands to compile it. This creates the executable file you will run.

• On Windows (using clang):clang++ -std=c++17 C:\path\to\flashguard1_cli.cpp -o C:\path\to\flashguard1_cli.exe This produces an executable file named flashguard1_cli.exe.
• On macOS/Linux (using clang):clang++ -std=c++17 ~/Desktop/FLASHGUARD/flashguard1_cli.cpp -o ~/Desktop/FLASHGUARD/flashguard1_cli This produces an executable file named flashguard1_cli.

💻 Linux/macOS Note: Make Executable Runnable

Linux and macOS users may need to run this command to grant execution permission to the compiled file:

chmod +x flashguard1_cli

Step 4: Run the Analysis (From the Correct Folder)

Before running the helper, ensure your terminal is in the folder containing both the compiled helper and the IRIS executable. Run the FlashGuard1 helper program: ./flashguard1_cli. The program will prompt you to Paste or type the video file path. The helper handles the rest, calling IRIS automatically and outputting results.

🔒 Data Privacy & Logging Disclosure (Crucial Update)

I WILL NEVER COLLECT, RECORD, OR LOG YOUR FILES OR FILE INFORMATION. This page is hosted on Netlify, but the drag-and-drop function is run entirely on your local machine (client-side) using your browser's JavaScript. No file data leaves your browser. Due to this local execution and strict browser security rules, this page is technically incapable of seeing, collecting, transmitting, or logging the full system path, the video file contents, or any details about the files you test. Remember: You still need to run the ./flashguard1_cli program in your terminal and paste the path when prompted.

📸 Visual Guide: Running the FlashGuard1 Helper

These examples illustrate the final steps in your terminal, showing how to execute the compiled helper and how to paste your video file path when prompted. Click an image to view it clearly at half-screen size with a close button.

Example 1: Execution Prompt

Initial command run and prompt.

Example 2: Pasting the Path

The file path is pasted for analysis.

📞 Feedback and Support (FlashGuard UI)

I actively maintain and welcome input for the FlashGuard UI wrapper. If you encounter bugs, have suggestions for new UI features, or want to provide general feedback, please contact me directly. This wrapper is built on the principles of accessibility and community support, inspired by the dedication of groups like the IGDA-GASIG.

Please note: I cannot provide official support or answer questions regarding the core EA IRIS library or its licensing.