copyhacker/backup_fu
Makes Amazon S3 backups redonkulous. Redonkulously easy, that is.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#634
MOST-STARRED Ruby
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
backup_fu gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 96. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 5 stars a year. It ranks #634 among Ruby repositories and #7,610 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
6
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2538
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
backup_fu has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2538. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
backup_fu is an open-source project written in Ruby: Makes Amazon S3 backups redonkulous. Redonkulously easy, that is.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Ruby. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Ruby for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/copyhacker/backup_fu.git
cd backup_fu⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Ruby >= 3.1 with Bundler
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
backup_fu coordinates its core functionality through a modular Ruby pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed backup_fu into Ruby backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install backup_fu using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/copyhacker/backup_fu.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for backup_fu.
Import backup_fu into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `backup_fu --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Ruby, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
copyhacker/backup_fu is currently ranked #7,610 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does backup_fu do? +
Makes Amazon S3 backups redonkulous. Redonkulously easy, that is.
What language is backup_fu written in? +
The primary language is Ruby. Topics include: software.
Is backup_fu actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Jan 29, 2009 with 3 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does backup_fu have? +
backup_fu has 96 stars and 21 forks on GitHub.
How does backup_fu rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 96 stars, copyhacker/backup_fu is ranked #7,610 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #634 among Ruby projects.
What license is backup_fu distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
