rsnapshot ☆
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Description:
File system snapshot utility (based on rsync)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: backup rsync snapshot devops system-utilities
Install: brew install rsnapshot
About:
Rsnapshot is a filesystem snapshot utility based on rsync. It uses hard links to efficiently store incremental backups, saving significant disk space. It allows for fast, atomic snapshots of local and remote filesystems for robust data protection.
Key Features:
  • Space-efficient incremental backups using hard links
  • Configurable retention policies (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Uses standard tools like rsync and ssh (no proprietary daemons)
  • Supports local and remote backups via SSH
Use Cases:
  • System administrators creating regular server backups
  • Users needing efficient local file versioning
  • Small businesses requiring cost-effective disaster recovery
Alternatives:
  • rsync – Rsnapshot is built on rsync but adds automated rotation and retention logic.
  • BorgBackup – Borg offers deduplication and encryption, whereas Rsnapshot relies on filesystem hard links.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ea45a3e3
Sep 14, 2024 2:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 246dd843
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