burp ☆

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Description:
Network backup and restore

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.4.0@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: backup restore deduplication networking security

Install: brew install burp

About:
Burp is a network backup and restore solution designed for efficient data protection across multiple client machines. It features a client-server model with deduplication, compression, and encryption capabilities to minimize storage and bandwidth usage. The tool supports both scheduled and on-demand backups, making it suitable for robust disaster recovery strategies.

Key Features:

Client-server architecture with efficient deduplication
Built-in encryption for secure data transmission and storage
Cross-platform support (Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows)
Flexible restore options including immediate file recovery

Use Cases:

Automated server infrastructure backups
Secure off-site disaster recovery storage
Centralized backup management for multiple workstations

Alternatives:

BorgBackup – Borg offers client-side deduplication and is popular for local or ssh-based backups, whereas Burp provides a dedicated server daemon for centralized management.
Restic – Restic focuses on simplicity and cloud backend support, while Burp provides a more traditional client-server model optimized for local network performance.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 18, 2025 5:28pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	e35215d0
Nov 17, 2024 3:00pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	6c53323a