rclone
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Description:
Rsync for cloud storage
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.72.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: cloud-storage sync cli file-transfer backup
Install: brew install rclone
About:
Rclone is a command-line program to manage files on cloud storage. It provides a unified interface to various cloud providers, enabling file synchronization, copying, and transfers. Its main value is offering a single tool to interact with dozens of cloud services securely and efficiently.
Key Features:
  • Supports 70+ cloud storage providers
  • Offers encryption, compression, and caching
  • Efficient synchronization with partial transfers
  • Mount cloud storage as a local filesystem
Use Cases:
  • Synchronizing local backups to cloud storage
  • Migrating data between different cloud providers
  • Mounting cloud buckets for direct application access
Alternatives:
  • rclone – Primary tool for cloud CLI management
  • aws-cli – Specific to AWS S3, lacks multi-provider support
  • rsync – Standard for local/remote sync, no native cloud API support
Version History
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Dec 10, 2025 2:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a53ff06
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