backupninja ☆
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Description:
Backup automation tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: backup automation rsync database sysadmin
Install: brew install backupninja
About:
Backupninja is a lightweight, extensible backup automation framework that enables easy configuration of backup tasks via simple drop-in scripts. It supports various backup methods including rsync, tar, and database dumps, providing a unified interface for managing system backups. The tool is designed for system administrators who need a flexible, non-intrusive solution for coordinating backups across multiple services.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture with drop-in script support
  • Support for multiple backup types (rsync, tar, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Email notifications and logging
  • Flexible scheduling via cron
  • Pre and post-backup hook execution
Use Cases:
  • Automating incremental file system backups
  • Database backup automation for MySQL/PostgreSQL
  • Coordinating multiple backup strategies across services
Alternatives:
  • rsnapshot – Uses rsync with hard links, focuses on filesystem snapshots
  • duplicity – Provides encrypted backups with more complex configuration
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: bash, dialog, gawk
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 3:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2b9ef68b
Sep 30, 2023 3:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c256e27
May 6, 2023 12:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 66de32fd
Nov 30, 2022 8:20am 0 VERSION_BUMP b46a3995
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