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Slink is an open source tool for creating incremental backups of local files to cloud storage services.
About Slink
Slink watches a directory on your Linux machine and backs up new or changed files to a linked cloud bucket. It uses a local SQLite database to track file versions, so each backup is incremental and deduplicated. The tool is designed to run as a background daemon or a one-shot command.
It supports S3-compatible storage, Backblaze B2, and local filesystem targets. You configure it with a simple YAML file. Slink can filter by file patterns and set retention policies. The project is written in Go and distributed as a single binary. It was created by Andrii Kryvoviaz and is licensed under the MIT open source license.
Slink is best for developers or sysadmins who want a lightweight, scriptable backup agent without a web UI. It has no paid tiers or cloud dependency. The documentation provides clear examples for setting up automated backups with systemd timers or cron jobs.
It supports S3-compatible storage, Backblaze B2, and local filesystem targets. You configure it with a simple YAML file. Slink can filter by file patterns and set retention policies. The project is written in Go and distributed as a single binary. It was created by Andrii Kryvoviaz and is licensed under the MIT open source license.
Slink is best for developers or sysadmins who want a lightweight, scriptable backup agent without a web UI. It has no paid tiers or cloud dependency. The documentation provides clear examples for setting up automated backups with systemd timers or cron jobs.
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Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Free
- License
- Open Source
- Platform
- Linux
- Developer
- Andrii Kryvoviaz