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childerico

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From: Italy

Registered: 2015-11-18

Posts: 67

easybackup - a rsync wrapper script to easily backup a set of folders

I recently submitted my first package to AUR (easybackup). It is a Bash script which attempts to simplify home backups, leveraging rsync. It can be used for both backups to a local destination (e.g. an external HD) and a remote server (via SSH). It adds nothing to rsync functionality, but has a friendlier interface.

It all started with a 10-lines script that I have been using for months at home. Then I added some features and refactored it, mostly as an "exercise". I just wanted to improve my skills at writing Bash scripts and learn how to publish packages to AUR.  However, I think it may be useful for everyone who wants a CLI tool for home backups without having to deal with rsync.

Take a look at easybackup on GitHub, if you want.
Reviews and contributions are welcome! Don't be too critical, it was just an exercise!

Slithery

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From: Norfolk, UK

Registered: 2013-12-01

Posts: 5,776

Re: easybackup - a rsync wrapper script to easily backup a set of folders

Running it through www.shellcheck.net throws up a few issues...

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No, it didn't "fix" anything. It just shifted the brokeness one space to the right. - jasonwryan
Closing -- for deletion; Banning -- for muppetry. - jasonwryan

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childerico

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From: Italy

Registered: 2015-11-18

Posts: 67

Re: easybackup - a rsync wrapper script to easily backup a set of folders

@slithery: Thank you! This is the first time I write a non-trivial Bash script and I didn't know about this tool.

I will fix those issues as soon as possible!

EDIT: Done!

Last edited by childerico (2016-09-08 08:24:50)