Backup software

Restic Backup GX offers a simple GUI for restic

Restic Backup GX is a simple GUI for restic, built with Electron and Vue3.

Existing restic repositories can be used. When first creating a profile the app will detect if a repository already exists. Folders will be added from existing snapshots if possible.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Profiles for different repositories.
  • Folders that can be backed up individually.
  • Different password strategies supported:
    • ask every time.
    • store (unsafe).
    • from file.
    • from command.
  • Support for all possible restic backends:
    • folder.
    • http.
    • s3.
    • rclone.
    • and many more.
  • Restore files directly or browse to restore what is needed (requires fuse).
  • Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Website: gitlab.com/stormking/resticguigx
Support:
Developer: Stormy
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

Restic Backup GX in action
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Restic Backup GX is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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