OutageLink is a desktop-based C++/Qt application that enables users to report, track, and manage local outages like electricity, water, and internet disruptions. It also allows for neighborhood-level resource sharing (like borrowing a generator or Wi-Fi hotspot) during these outages.
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📝 Report Outages
Users can submit new outage reports by selecting the type (e.g., electricity, water), entering the area and message. Each report includes an automatic timestamp.
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👤 User Accounts
Login and signup support with username/password authentication for access control.
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🎯 Identity-Based Tracking
Each report is tied to the user who submitted it. Only the original user can edit or delete their own reports, while admins can manage all reports.
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📈 Analytics Dashboard
Visual graphs and charts display outage trends over time, types of outages, and shared resource patterns using QCustomPlot.
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📊 Outage History & Trends
View and filter past outage reports, analyze frequency, and monitor repeated problem areas.
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🧑💼 Admin vs Guest Access
Username: admin / Password: 220055logs in as administrator- Any other username becomes a guest (regular user) with limited access
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🔐 Secure File-Based Storage
All user data and reports are stored in structured JSON files, secured from unauthorized tampering.
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🏡 Resource Sharing Coordination
Users can request or offer helpful items (e.g., power banks, bottled water, UPS, extension cords) with timestamps and contact information.
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💡 Offline & Local Operation
The app works completely offline for local use. Future versions will support LAN-based syncing, lightweight encryption, and centralized data aggregation.
- C++
- Qt 6
- JSON for file storage
- MinGW on Windows
| Role | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Admin | admin | password |
| Guest | any | unique |
OutageLink-App/
├── src/ # Main application logic
├── ui/ # Qt UI files
├── assets/ # background images and icons
├── libs/ # Custom or third-party components (e.g., QCustomPlot)
└── README.md
Download the setup file from Google Drive: 👉 Download Setup EXE
*As installer is not signed so it will give that this is unsafe.
Click "More info → Run anyway" — the installer is safe, but unsigned.
Launch the app and explore the available modes.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see LICENSE file for details.
🤝 Contributing
Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss your idea.
👨💻 Author
Muhammad Hasan Butt
🖥️ Software Engineering Undergraduate