Restic
| Original author(s) | Alexander Neumann and contributors |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | restic project |
| Stable release | 0.18.1
/ 21 September 2025 |
| Written in | Go |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD |
| Type | Backup software |
| License | BSD 2-Clause License |
| Website | restic |
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restic is a free and open-source backup program designed to be fast, efficient and secure.[1] It supports encrypted, deduplicated backups to local storage and a range of remote storage backends.[2]
The software is written in Go and is distributed under the BSD 2-Clause License.[3]
Features
restic creates backups as snapshots, allowing users to restore either whole backups or selected files from previous points in time.[3] Backup repositories may be stored locally, on remote servers, or on supported cloud and object-storage services.[4]
Notable features include:
- client-side encryption;
- deduplication of backup data;
- incremental backup snapshots;
- repository checking and repair tools;
- support for mounting backup repositories using FUSE;
- command-line operation suitable for scripting and automation.[2]
Platforms
restic supports the major desktop and server operating systems, including Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows, as well as several BSD systems.[5]
Limitations
restic is primarily a command-line backup utility. It does not include a built-in scheduler, central management console or bare-metal restore system; these functions are commonly handled using external tools or wrappers.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "restic · Backups done right!". restic.net. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Restic Documentation". Read the Docs. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "restic/restic: Fast, secure, efficient backup program". GitHub. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Preparing a new repository". Restic Documentation. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "restic package". pkg.go.dev. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Back up with Restic". Exoscale Community. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
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