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autorestic

Config-driven, easy-to-use backup CLI wrapper for Restic.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars2.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Devops InfrastructureS3 BackupRestic WrapperDeclarative BackupGolangCron Backup
Overview

Why consider autorestic?

autorestic is a declarative command-line wrapper for restic. Defined in simple YAML/TOML configuration files, it orchestrates multi-location backups (local disk, S3, B2, Backblaze), cron schedules, and Discord/Slack alerts.

Guided learning

Learn autorestic by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of autorestic

autorestic automates multi-backend snapshot retention policies (keep-daily: 7, keep-weekly: 4) with one YAML file.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install via Go
2go install github.com/cupcakearmy/autorestic@latest
3
4# Run backup
5autorestic backup -a

autorestic is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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autorestic FAQs

autorestic is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

autorestic is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

autorestic is listed as an alternative to Borgmatic. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.