A centralized lab control system built using Electron and Node.js that enables administrators to manage and monitor multiple student PCs from a single admin dashboard. Designed for educational labs to streamline the installation, updating, and uninstallation of applications during lectures, exams, or practical sessions.
- Real-time connection with student PCs via Socket.io
- Remote installation, update, and uninstallation of applications
- Notification system for new connections, disconnections, and install success/failure
- Tracks application install status:
installing,installed,failed - Each student PC is uniquely identified and stored in a MySQL database
- Logs every activity (e.g., command sent, response received, failure handled)
- Desktop app with easy-to-use GUI built using Electron
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend (UI) | Electron, HTML/CSS/JS |
| Backend (Server) | Node.js, Socket.io |
| Database | MySQL |
| Communication | WebSockets |
| OS | Windows/Linux |
EduSync is designed for college or university computer labs where a faculty member needs to manage multiple student PCs from a single dashboard.
With EduSync, the admin can:
- 📦 Push software installations, updates, or uninstallations to all connected student systems
- 🔗 Monitor the real-time connection status of each student PC
- 🖥️ Centrally control lab activities and system behavior through an intuitive dashboard
- 🧾 Log all activities and maintain audit trails for lab sessions or exams