Kloakbackup

Kloakbackup is an open-source backup software project that provides data protection for personal and organizational data across multiple platforms. It emphasizes secure, verifiable backups, flexible storage options, and predictable restore behavior. The software supports local backups to disk or network shares, as well as remote backups to cloud storage services, including object storage and SFTP endpoints.

Implementation and architecture: Kloakbackup uses a modular design with a core engine and pluggable backends. It supports incremental backups, deduplication at the block or file level, and configurable retention policies. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using modern cryptographic standards, with keys managed by the user or through integrated key stores. The project prioritizes privacy and aims to avoid dependence on proprietary services for core functionality.

Usage: Users initialize a backup repository, select source paths, configure backup destinations and schedules, and run backups via a command-line interface or graphical user interface. Restores can be performed selectively or to restore a full system, specific folders, or individual files. The software provides verification checks, restore testing, and audit logs to support data integrity.

Licensing and community: Kloakbackup is developed in an open-source manner with community contributions and public issue tracking. The project maintains a public repository, documentation, and release notes, and encourages security reviews and plugin development to extend functionality.

Reception and status: As a niche backup tool, it has a dedicated but relatively small user base. The project competes with other open-source and commercial backup solutions, highlighting privacy, portability, and user control as core values.