# bup/bup

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7,324 stars · 425 forks · Python · NOASSERTION

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/bup/bup
- Homepage: https://bup.github.io/
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/bup-bup.md

## Description

Very efficient backup system based on the git packfile format, providing fast incremental saves and global deduplication (among and within files, including virtual machine images). Please post problems or patches to the mailing list for discussion (see the end of the README below).

## Tags

### Part of an Awesome List

- [Backup Solutions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devops/backup-solutions.md) — Incremental backups with rolling checksums and FUSE filesystem support.
- [Desktop Productivity Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/desktop-productivity-tools.md) — Efficient backup system using git-based incremental saves.