thetimemachinemechanic ☆
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Description:
Time Machine log viewer & status inspector
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.03,2025.06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: time-machine backup macos logs diagnostics
Install: brew install --cask thetimemachinemechanic
About:
The Time Machine Mechanic (T2M2) is a diagnostic utility designed to parse and analyze macOS Time Machine logs. It identifies backup errors, warnings, and performance bottlenecks, providing users with a clear overview of backup health and integrity without needing to manually sift through complex system logs.
Key Features:
  • Parses and filters verbose Time Machine logs
  • Highlights errors and warnings for quick diagnosis
  • Provides detailed backup session statistics
  • Offers a user-friendly GUI for log inspection
Use Cases:
  • Troubleshooting failed or incomplete Time Machine backups
  • Verifying the health and speed of routine system backups
Alternatives:
  • Time Machine Scheduler – Focuses on controlling backup frequency rather than log analysis
  • Console.app – Native macOS tool requiring manual filtering to find Time Machine events
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 22, 2024 6:08pm 2.02,2024.01 0 VERSION_BUMP c577a7ad
Jan 4, 2024 12:14am 2.01,2024.01 0 VERSION_BUMP 0e63f5d0
Jan 1, 2024 3:05pm 2.00,2024.01 0 VERSION_BUMP dcc4ba60
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