Is BackgroundChecker free?

Unclear. GitHub found no license file, so check the README before reusing the code.

Is BackgroundChecker still maintained?

Looks inactive. Last change 8.1 years ago. Fixes may not come.

Can I trust BackgroundChecker?

New, little track record. 16 stars, 8 years old. Look at the code and the owner before running it.

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How to install on Windows

Bornlex/BackgroundChecker

A command line tool (for now) to gather education data about people.

Python

Before you start

Is it free?: UnclearGitHub found no license file, so check the README before reusing the code.
Still maintained?: Looks inactiveLast change 8.1 years ago. Fixes may not come.
Can I trust it?: New, little track record16 stars, 8 years old. Look at the code and the owner before running it.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: about 5 min
Stars: ★ 16
Activity: Quiet for 8.1 years

Saved setup from 11 h ago

Will it work on Windows?

Not sure yet

We couldn't spot a known setup. The README below is your best guide.

Your system

macOS Windows Linux

Before you start: Usage

To start the tool, just run:

./main.py

Then enter the name you want to look for.

To exit the tool or go one step back, use the exit command.

2 steps on Windows

Download setup.ps1

Then run powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\setup.ps1. It stops at the first error and is safe to run again. Servers and tests aren't started; it lists them at the end. Read it first.

Clone the repository

Needs Git: winget install Git.Git

git clone https://github.com/Bornlex/BackgroundChecker.git
cd BackgroundChecker

2
Follow the README: Usage
In the maintainers' order. Do the README instructions above first — they cover steps outside the terminal.
```
./main.py
```

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