timemachineeditor ☆
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Description:
Utility to change the default backup interval of Time Machine
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.2.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: timemachine backup macos utility productivity
Install: brew install --cask timemachineeditor
About:
TimeMachineEditor is a macOS utility that allows users to customize the default 1-hour backup interval of Apple's Time Machine. It provides a simple interface to set custom intervals ranging from minutes to days, helping to reduce backup frequency on active systems or increase it for more critical data protection. The tool modifies system settings safely to achieve these custom schedules without requiring complex command-line operations.
Key Features:
  • Customizable backup intervals from minutes to days
  • Simple graphical user interface
  • Safe modification of Time Machine settings
  • No command-line knowledge required
Use Cases:
  • Reducing backup frequency on actively used development machines to minimize interruptions
  • Increasing backup frequency for critical data protection on servers
  • Managing backup frequency on laptops with limited storage space
Alternatives:
  • tmutil – Built-in command-line tool requiring manual configuration and terminal usage
  • TimeMachineScheduler – Alternative GUI tool with different scheduling approaches
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 8, 2024 8:18pm 5.2.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 47cb7d40
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