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resticprofile

Operate the resticprofile CLI to manage backup workflows, scheduling, and repository maintenance.

1|Updated Jul 22, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#security#backup#sysadmin#restic#data-recovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill resticprofile
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Skill: resticprofile
Source: https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills/tree/main/skills/resticprofile
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wyattjoh/skills --skill resticprofile

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the complexity of managing manual backup operations by providing a unified interface for resticprofile, ensuring consistent, scheduled, and verified data protection across your local and remote environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified Backup Management: Orchestrates resticprofile CLI commands to handle backups, pruning, and repository health checks without manual intervention.
  • Schedule & Status Monitoring: Manages system-level scheduling (launchd/systemd) and provides clear visibility into backup status, logs, and snapshot history.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to automatically verify your repository health, prune old snapshots according to your retention policy, and trigger an immediate backup after a major project milestone.

Quick Start

Use the resticprofile skill to run a verbose backup for the default profile and verify the status of the last operation.

Frequently Asked Questions about resticprofile

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate restic backups and manage snapshot retention policies?▼

Automate restic backups by orchestrating the resticprofile CLI for scheduling, snapshot management, and repository pruning. It applies retention policies and triggers immediate backups without manual intervention.

What is resticprofile used for in system administration and data protection?▼

Resticprofile provides a unified interface for managing restic backup workflows, ensuring consistent, scheduled, and verified data protection across local and remote environments for system administration.

Does resticprofile work with launchd and systemd schedulers for cross-platform backup automation?▼

Yes, resticprofile integrates with launchd and systemd for cross-platform scheduler management. It manages system-level scheduling to ensure automated backup cycles run reliably across different operating systems.

How do I check restic backup status and verify repository health?▼

Check restic backup status by using this skill to manage system-level scheduling and provide visibility into backup status, logs, and snapshot history. It verifies repository health and reports backup failures.

How are credentials handled securely during automated restic backup operations?▼

Credentials are handled securely during automated restic backup operations via secure hooks. This skill ensures secure credential handling while orchestrating resticprofile CLI commands for backup workflows.

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