Automatic Backups

A collection of bash scripts for automated system and file backups with cloud storage integration.

Scripts Overview

backup

The main backup script with comprehensive backup capabilities:

• Creates compressed tar.xz archives of important system files and directories
• Syncs backups to multiple cloud storage providers (Google Drive, OneDrive)
• Performs USB and HDD backups when devices are connected
• Manages backup retention by maintaining a specified number of backups
• Handles KeePass database syncing
• Includes system restoration capabilities

Usage:

# Basic backup
sudo backup

# USB backup only
sudo backup usb

# HDD backup only  
sudo backup hdd

# Both USB and HDD backup
sudo backup usb hdd

# Backup scripts directory only
sudo backup usb scripts
sudo backup hdd scripts

# Restore from backup
sudo backup restore backup.tar.xz

# Quick KeePass database backup
sudo backup kdbx

# Quiet mode (minimal notifications)
sudo backup usb q

backup-cp

A simpler backup script focused on daily backups:

• Archives and compresses specified folders
• Syncs to cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive)
• Manages backup retention
• Backs up Linux configuration files
• Syncs KeePass databases
• Handles Google Takeout backups

Usage:

./backup-cp

backup-photos

A dedicated script for photo backup:

• Syncs personal photos to multiple cloud services (MEGA, Google Drive, Dropbox)
• Includes dry-run functionality to preview changes
• Provides notifications for sync status
• Handles deletion synchronization

Usage:

./backup-photos

backup-dir

A utility script for creating local directory backups:

• Creates a backup copy of a specified directory
• Maintains permissions during backup
• Includes timestamp and backup information
• Useful for quick local backups before making changes

Usage:

./backup-dir /path/to/directory

backup-usb.sh

A script for USB drive backups:

• Automatically mounts USB devices
• Syncs local backups to USB drive
• Handles books and other specified directories
• Ensures proper unmounting after backup

Usage:

./backup-usb.sh device_name  # e.g., sdb1

puppy.sh

A specialized backup script for Puppy Linux:

• Backs up Flash Player shared objects
• Handles KeePass configuration backup
• Manages game save files
• Useful for maintaining persistent data in Puppy Linux

Usage:

# Backup macromedia files
./puppy.sh backup

# Restore and launch application
./puppy.sh

Configuration

All scripts have configurable variables at the top of their files:

• Backup retention period
• Backup directories
• Cloud storage paths
• Notification settings
• File naming conventions

Features

• Automated error checking and integrity verification
• System notifications for backup status
• Cloud storage integration
• USB/HDD device detection
• Backup rotation and cleanup
• System restoration capabilities
• Linux configuration backup
• KeePass database syncing
• Google Takeout integration
• Photo backup management
• Local directory backup utilities

Requirements

• rclone (configured for cloud storage)
• tar
• notify-send
• sudo privileges
• rsync
• Properly configured cloud storage credentials
• Flash Player (for puppy.sh)
• KeePassXC (for relevant backup features)

Installation

1. Place scripts in a directory in your PATH
2. Make them executable:

chmod +x backup backup-cp backup-photos backup-dir backup-usb.sh puppy.sh

3. Configure cloud storage using rclone
4. Adjust variables in scripts as needed
5. Set up scheduled tasks if desired
6. Configure udev rules for USB backup if needed

Notes

• Scripts require sudo privileges for system file access
• Cloud storage must be configured via rclone before use
• USB/HDD backup requires proper device detection
• Backup restoration should be done carefully to avoid data loss
• Some scripts are designed for specific environments (e.g., puppy.sh for Puppy Linux)
• Always test backup and restore procedures in a safe environment first