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Backup automation for self-hosters. Built on top of restic

TypeScript ◇ backup AGPL-3.0
★7KSTARS
⑂178FORKS
!110ISSUES
🏆#1,618GLOBAL RANK
🔥4DAYS TRENDING
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#267

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Window7 days30 days90 days
Stars gained+42+176+540
Per day666
Forks gained+1+4+10

zerobyte gained 176 stars in the last 30 days, about 6 a day, and now has 7K. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 7K stars a year. It ranks #267 among TypeScript repositories and #1,618 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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zerobyte has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4096. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

zerobyte is an open-source project written in TypeScript: Backup automation for self-hosters. Built on top of restic.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in backup, backup-utility, restic. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ npm install zerobyte

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

zerobyte coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript 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 zerobyte into TypeScript 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 AGPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install zerobyte using your package manager: `npm install zerobyte`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for zerobyte.

3

Import zerobyte into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `zerobyte --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 7,027 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in TypeScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with TypeScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

nicotsx/zerobyte is currently ranked #1,618 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does zerobyte do? +

Backup automation for self-hosters. Built on top of restic

What language is zerobyte written in? +

The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: backup, backup-utility, restic, self-hosted.

Is zerobyte actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 10, 2026 with 110 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does zerobyte have? +

zerobyte has 7,027 stars and 178 forks on GitHub.

How does zerobyte rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 7,027 stars, nicotsx/zerobyte is ranked #1,618 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #267 among TypeScript projects.

What license is zerobyte distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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