autorestic ☆
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Description:
High level CLI utility for restic
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.8.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: backup restic cli devops utility
Install: brew install autorestic
About:
Autorestic is a high-level CLI utility that simplifies the use of restic for backups. It abstracts restic's complexity by managing configuration, locations, and backends, making it easier to set up and maintain secure, encrypted backups. The tool provides a streamlined workflow for defining backup sources and destinations with minimal configuration.
Key Features:
  • Simplified restic configuration management
  • Support for multiple backends (S3, SFTP, local, etc.)
  • Easy-to-use commands for backup, restore, and forget operations
  • Automatic repository initialization and maintenance
Use Cases:
  • Automating encrypted backups for personal servers or workstations
  • Managing restic backups across multiple storage destinations
Alternatives:
  • restic – Autorestic provides a higher-level abstraction over restic's native CLI, simplifying configuration and daily operations.
  • borg – Borg offers deduplication and encryption but is primarily focused on local/archival storage, whereas autorestic simplifies cloud backend management.
Version History
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