shallow-backup ☆
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Description:
Git-integrated backup tool for macOS and Linux devs
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: backup dotfiles developer-tools productivity macos linux
Install: brew install shallow-backup
About:
ShallowBackup is a command-line tool that leverages Git to manage and version control your system and application configurations. It automatically identifies and backs up critical files like dotfiles, application preferences, and installed package lists. Its primary value is providing a simple, transparent, and easily restorable backup solution for developers.
Key Features:
  • Git-based versioning for easy change tracking
  • Automated discovery of dotfiles and configs
  • Simple CLI for backup and restore operations
  • Cross-platform support for macOS and Linux
Use Cases:
  • Migrating settings to a new development machine
  • Safeguarding dotfiles and custom configurations
  • Syncing development environments across multiple computers
Alternatives:
  • chezmoi – More powerful and feature-rich for managing dotfiles across multiple systems, but has a steeper learning curve.
  • etcetra – A simpler alternative focused purely on managing /etc files, whereas ShallowBackup covers a broader range of user configs.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 26, 2025 8:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP ccf2173f
Oct 10, 2024 2:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 29f8af16
Sep 14, 2024 6:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 50192a9a
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