wal-g ☆
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Description:
Archival restoration tool for databases
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: backup database recovery cloud-storage postgresql
Install: brew install wal-g
About:
WalG is a comprehensive archival restoration tool designed for database management systems, enabling continuous Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR). It efficiently handles database backups and restores by leveraging Write-Ahead Log (WAL) archiving, supporting various storage backends like S3, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Key Features:
  • Supports continuous PITR for databases
  • Compatible with S3, Azure, and GCS storage
  • Parallel backup and restore operations
  • Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
Use Cases:
  • Disaster recovery for production databases
  • Creating database backups for cloud environments
  • Migrating database instances between servers
Alternatives:
  • pgBackRest – pgBackRest is PostgreSQL-specific, while WalG supports multiple database engines.
  • Barman – Barman is Python-based and often used for hybrid setups, whereas WalG is Go-based and cloud-native.
Version History
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Sep 18, 2025 1:00pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8bbacfc9
Sep 18, 2025 3:10am 0 NEW 823a2e51
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