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Developer ToolsAlternative to Windows Shadow CopiesAlternative to Time MachineAlternative to Btrfs Assistant

Snapper

A tool for Linux filesystem snapshot management created by openSUSE.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars2.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Lvm SnapshotsSnapshot ManagementDevops InfrastructureOpensuseBtrfs SnapperCpp
Overview

Why consider Snapper?

Snapper is a tool for Linux filesystem snapshot management created by openSUSE. It manages Btrfs snapshots and LVM thin volumes, creating pre- and post-package installation snapshots with visual file diff rollbacks.

Guided learning

Learn Snapper by building

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

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Overview of Snapper

Snapper automatically tracks before/after file changes across package updates and allows diffing any modified config file.

Quickstart

bash
1# Create Btrfs root snapshot config
2snapper -c root create-config /
3snapper list

Snapper is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Snapper FAQs

Snapper 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.

Snapper is listed under the GPL-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.

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