Gitup is a powerful and flexible open-source backup utility designed to optimize free or low-cost storage options across various providers, including GitHub, GitLab, TeraBox, MEGA.nz, Google Drive, and more. With both a user-friendly graphical interface (GUI) and a robust command-line daemon, Gitup enables secure, efficient, and customizable backups to help you manage your data effectively.
Gitup leverages the storage capabilities of multiple platforms to provide cost-effective solutions for your backup needs. It includes intelligent management to maximize the use of free storage tiers while adhering to the fair usage policies of each provider.
Gitup supports two primary modes of operation:
- Full Backup: Create a complete snapshot of your data at a specific point in time.
- Incremental Backup: Save only the changes made since the last backup, reducing storage requirements and speeding up the process.
Gitup offers advanced configuration options to tailor your backup strategy to your needs:
- Provider-Specific Configurations: Customize backup settings for each supported storage provider to optimize compatibility and performance.
- File Splitting: Automatically split files that exceed a predefined size to ensure compliance with provider limitations.
- Multipart Backups: Record each file independently within the storage repository for granular backup and recovery processes.
- Compressed Archives: Create compressed backups to reduce storage size and enhance efficiency.
- Encryption: Encrypt your data to ensure higher security and protect sensitive information.
- Graphical User Interface (GUI): An intuitive interface for users who prefer visual interactions. The GUI allows you to configure your backup preferences, which are saved internally in a JSON configuration file.
- Command-Line Daemon: A lightweight and efficient background process that executes backups without requiring manual intervention.
Important: While Gitup supports various storage providers, including GitHub and GitLab, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with their terms of service. Many platforms prohibit using their repositories or services as general-purpose storage solutions. Gitup is designed to assist with fair and optimized usage within these constraints. Misuse of this tool may result in the suspension or termination of your account by the provider. Always review the acceptable use policies of your chosen storage platforms before proceeding.
- Open Source: Fully transparent and community-driven, with the freedom to inspect, modify, and contribute to the code.
- Cross-Platform: Designed to work seamlessly across different operating systems.
- Secure: Incorporates encryption and authentication mechanisms to safeguard your data.
- Customizable: Highly configurable to adapt to various use cases and storage requirements.
- Efficient: Intelligent backup mechanisms minimize resource usage while maximizing storage potential.
- Accounts with supported storage providers (e.g., GitHub, Google Drive, MEGA.nz).
- Appropriate credentials or tokens for accessing these platforms.
- Download and run the installer. You can find it on the releases page.
- Launch the GUI to specify your backup preferences, including storage providers, backup mode, encryption, and file splitting options. The GUI will save these settings internally to a JSON configuration file.
- Alternatively, edit the JSON configuration file manually if you prefer direct control over your settings.
- Set up the daemon to run in the background:
gitup-daemon start
We welcome contributions from the community to enhance Gitup! If you'd like to contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix:
git checkout -b feature-name
- Commit your changes and push to your branch.
- Submit a pull request.
Gitup is licensed under the GPL 2.0. See the LICENSE file
for more details.
If you encounter issues or have questions, feel free to open an issue on GitHub or reach out to the community via the discussions board.
If you like Gitup, please consider giving us a ⭐star on GitHub and sponsoring the project to support its development.
Planned features for future releases:
- Expanded support for additional storage providers.
- Enhanced encryption and compression options.
- Scheduling capabilities for automated backups.
- Improved monitoring and reporting tools.
Gitup: The future of cost-effective, secure, and open-source backups. Start managing your data efficiently today!