Swift Formatter PRO v1.4.1

Sleek, Windows-only USB drive formatter built with Electron 31, Bootswatch Darkly, and native PowerShell integration.

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✨ What's New in v1.4.1

• Improved Role Badge

  • Moved to the left of the Update button for better visibility.
  • Switches dynamically between Standard (clickable to elevate) and Admin.
  • Smooth hover glow in Standard mode without layout shifting.
  • Height aligned with .btn-sm controls.

• Drive Health

  • Now shows a loading spinner until status is fetched.
  • Fixed persistent Unknown state bug.
  • More reliable WMI queries for health data.

• Drive Details

  • Fixed missing Used, Free, and Filesystem values.
  • Usage bar now precisely represents Used vs Free space.

• Format Options

  • Added centered overlay spinner during drive data fetch.
  • FAT32 warning now shown inline under filesystem selection.

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🚀 Features

🖥️ Modern & Responsive UI

• Dark, professional theme using Bootswatch Darkly.
• Drive list with compact layout, clear labeling, and detailed info cards.
• Right-click menu with smooth hover transitions.
• Consistent button and control styling.

📊 Drive Insights

• Displays:
  • Used space
  • Free space
  • Filesystem type
  • Total capacity
  • Bus type
  • Health status
• Accurate usage bar with clear Used/Free color mapping.

🛡️ Safety First

• Blocks formatting of system drives, non-USB devices, or read-only media.
• FAT32 > 32 GiB warning with inline display.
• Confirmation step requiring correct drive letter entry.

⚡ Performance

• Uses native PowerShell Format-Volume for fast, reliable operations.
• Real-time device monitoring with WMI + polling.
• No automatic drive selection on launch for safety.

🔄 Seamless Updates

• In-app GitHub release checker and update installer.
• Optional PAT token support for higher API rate limits.
• Clear version/channel indicators in the update dialog.

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📷 Screenshots

Drive list with health pills, volume labels, and usage bars.

About dialog with version, license, and safety info.

In-app updater with release notes and progress tracking.

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🧰 Requirements

Tool	Notes
Windows	10 (21H2) or 11
Node.js	≥ 18 (tested on Node 22)
PowerShell	Built-in (5.x or 7.x)
Git	Optional, for cloning the repo

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🛠️ Installation & Usage

git clone https://github.com/skillerious/SwiftFormatter.git
cd SwiftFormatter

npm install
npm start

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📄 License

MIT © 2025 Robin Doak