carbon-copy-cloner@5 ☆
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Description:
Hard disk backup and cloning utility
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.1.28.6213@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bombichsoftware  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: backup cloning macos disk-utility recovery
Install: brew install --cask carbon-copy-cloner@5
About:
Carbon Copy Cloner 5 (CCC) is a robust macOS backup and disk cloning utility designed for creating bootable backups. It offers incremental backup capabilities, scheduling, and task management to ensure data safety and rapid system recovery. Its main value is providing a reliable, user-friendly alternative to Time Machine with more control over cloning operations.
Key Features:
  • Incremental bootable backups
  • Task scheduling and automation
  • Cloning of specific folders or entire drives
  • Comparison and integrity checks
Use Cases:
  • Creating a bootable clone for disaster recovery
  • Migrating data to a new Mac or SSD
  • Routine incremental backups of critical data
Alternatives:
  • SuperDuper! – Similar bootable backup functionality with a different scripting interface.
  • Time Machine – Built-in macOS solution offering versioned backups but not always bootable.
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