| name | backup-restore |
| description | Automated backup strategies: database dumps, file snapshots, incremental backups, verification, disaster recovery. Use when: setting up backup schedules, creating database backups, restoring from b... |
| category | system |
| maturity | stable |
| tags | ["backups","database-dumps","incremental","disaster-recovery","retention"] |
backup-restore
Automated backup strategies: database dumps, file snapshots, incremental backups, verification, disaster recovery. Use when: setting up backup schedules, creating database backups, restoring from backups, verifying backup integrity, or planning disaster recovery.
Workflows
Create a backup
bash scripts/backup.sh --type <pg|sqlite|files> --source <path-or-db> --dest <backup-dir>
Creates timestamped, compressed backups. Supports PostgreSQL, SQLite, and file directories.
Restore from backup
bash scripts/restore.sh --type <pg|sqlite|files> --backup <backup-file> --dest <target>
Restores from a backup archive. Prompts for confirmation before overwriting.
Verify backup integrity
bash scripts/verify-backup.sh <backup-file>
Checks checksums, tests archive integrity, and validates contents.
Clean up old backups (retention)
bash scripts/retention-cleanup.sh <backup-dir> [--keep-days 30] [--keep-count 10]
Removes old backups based on age or count, keeping minimum required.
Set up cron schedule
bash scripts/cron-setup.sh --schedule "0 2 * * *" --command "bash /path/to/backup.sh ..."
Adds a cron entry for automated backups.
Scripts
| Script | Purpose |
|---|
scripts/backup.sh | Universal backup (pg/sqlite/files) |
scripts/restore.sh | Restore from backup |
scripts/verify-backup.sh | Verify backup integrity |
scripts/retention-cleanup.sh | Clean old backups |
scripts/cron-setup.sh | Set up cron schedule |
References
| File | Contents |
|---|
references/backup-strategies.md | 3-2-1 rule, patterns, restore testing |
