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autorestic for Mac

High level CLI utility for restic

Quick answer: autorestic is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autorestic. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autorestic is

autorestic is a command-line tool for macOS: high level CLI utility for restic.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install autorestic

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install autorestic.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install autorestic on Mac?

Run brew install autorestic in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is autorestic open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does autorestic run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is autorestic?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9631 in this catalogue.

What version of autorestic is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.3.