hycu

Manage HYCU backup jobs, policies, and restores via REST API v1.0.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NCLGISA/trellis-catalog --skill hycu
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Skill: hycu
Source: https://github.com/NCLGISA/trellis-catalog/tree/main/bridges/hycu/skills/hycu
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NCLGISA/trellis-catalog --skill hycu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive management and monitoring of HYCU Backup & Recovery operations, ensuring data protection and efficient recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Backup Management: Monitor, trigger, and manage backup jobs for VMs, applications, and file shares.
  • Policy Configuration: View and audit backup policies, retention settings, and assigned targets.
  • Restore Operations: Facilitate file-level restores by mounting backups and browsing data.
  • Use Case: Quickly check the status of all recent backup jobs, investigate any failures, and initiate an ad-hoc backup for a critical VM.

Quick Start

Use the hycu skill to list all protected virtual machines.

Frequently Asked Questions about hycu

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I trigger an ad-hoc VM backup for a critical virtual machine?▼

To trigger an ad-hoc VM backup, you use this Skill to automate backup job management via HYCU REST API v1.0, initiating immediate data protection for critical virtual machines.

Can I perform file-level restores by browsing mounted backup data?▼

Yes, file-level restores are supported by mounting existing backups and browsing the recovered data. This allows you to retrieve specific files from protected virtual machines efficiently.

How do I check the protection status and investigate recent backup job failures?▼

You can audit protection status and track events by listing all protected virtual machines and recent backup jobs. This Skill queries HYCU REST API v1.0 to monitor failures and review retention settings.

Does this approach support application backup and file share protection in addition to VMs?▼

Yes, the management approach supports comprehensive data protection across virtual machines, applications, and file shares, allowing you to configure policies and monitor target storage for all three environments.

What is the best way to audit backup policies and monitor target storage?▼

The best way to audit backup policies is to use this Skill to view retention settings, assigned targets, and monitor storage events. It automates policy configuration and tracking via HYCU REST API v1.0.