import { TimeCapsule } from './timecapsule.js';
/**
 * Type definition for holding state information.
 * @typedef {Object} StateHolder
 * @property {*} state - The state to be held.
 */
export type StateHolder = {
    state: any;
};
/**
 * Class responsible for taking and managing snapshots of state.
 */
export declare class SnapshotTaker {
    private _brake;
    dirty: boolean;
    state_holder?: StateHolder;
    timecapsule?: TimeCapsule;
    /**
     * Creates an instance of SnapshotTaker.
     * @param {*} state_holder - The object that holds the state to be snapshot.
     * @param {TimeCapsule} timecapsule - The TimeCapsule instance associated with this SnapshotTaker.
     */
    constructor(state_holder: any, timecapsule: TimeCapsule);
    /**
     * Disposes of the SnapshotTaker and clears associated references.
     */
    dispose(): void;
    /**
     * Marks the SnapshotTaker as dirty and initiates snapshot creation.
     */
    touch(): void;
    /**
     * Takes a snapshot of the current state.
     * @param {boolean} [force=false] - If true, the snapshot is taken even if not dirty.
     */
    take(force?: boolean): void;
    /**
     * Gets the brake state of the SnapshotTaker.
     * @returns {boolean} - true if the brake is active, false otherwise.
     */
    get brake(): boolean;
    /**
     * Sets the brake state of the SnapshotTaker and initiates snapshot creation.
     * @param {boolean} brake - The new brake state.
     */
    set brake(brake: boolean);
}