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Description:
Archive and unarchive saved versions to protect and preserve them

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1,2025.06@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: version-control archiving backup cli macos

Install: brew install --cask versatility

About:
Versatility is a command-line utility designed to manage software version archives by saving and restoring specific versions of files or applications. It allows users to create snapshots of critical components, protecting them from unintended updates or corruption, and quickly restore them when needed. This tool is essential for maintaining stability in development or production environments where version control is crucial.

Key Features:

Save and restore specific file or application versions
Create and manage version snapshots
Protect against unwanted updates or corruption
Command-line interface for automation

Use Cases:

Preserving a stable version of a development tool before updating
Quickly reverting a critical system file after a failed update
Archiving project dependencies to ensure future reproducibility

Alternatives:

Time Machine – Built-in macOS backup solution; provides system-wide snapshots but is less granular for specific version management.
Git – Version control system; excellent for source code but not designed for managing compiled applications or system files.

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