backup.py

This project provides a Python script to backup files and directories to a specified location. The script supports various archive formats and allows for pre- and post-backup commands to be executed. The configuration is done through a YAML file, and an example configuration is provided.

Features

• Backup files and directories to a specified location
• Supports various archive formats: zip, tar, gztar, bztar
• Execute pre- and post-backup commands
• Calculate the size of the backup
• Preview backup size before execution
• Backup outputs of specified commands

Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher
• PyYAML

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the backup.py script.
2. Install the required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Create a configuration file (e.g., config.yaml) based on the provided example.
2. Run the script with the desired options:

python backup.py -c config.yaml

Command Line Options

• -c, --config: Specify the config file to use. Defaults to config.yaml.
• --show-config: Show the config file and exit.
• -p, --preview: Calculate the size of the backup and exit.
• --size: Calculate the size of the backup and exit.

Example Configuration

An example configuration file (config.yaml) is provided in the repository. This file contains the backup directory, archive format, locations to backup, and pre- and post-backup commands.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.