snapshot

Name: snapshot
Availability: InStock
Author: chaterm

Manage snapshot creation, mounting, restoration, and deletion across LVM, Btrfs, ZFS, and cloud environments.

50|13|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#backup #cloud #snapshot #zfs #data recovery #btrfs #lvm

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npx skills add https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills --skill snapshot-chaterm

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: snapshot
Source: https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills/tree/main/backup/snapshot
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills --skill snapshot-chaterm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the complex task of managing various types of snapshots, ensuring data safety and enabling quick recovery across different storage technologies and cloud platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

LVM Snapshot Management: Create, mount, restore, and delete LVM snapshots for logical volumes.
File System Snapshots: Handle snapshots for Btrfs and ZFS, including creation, deletion, and sending/receiving for backups.
Cloud Snapshot Integration: Manage snapshots for AWS EBS and Alibaba Cloud disks.
Use Case: Protect critical database data by creating a consistent LVM snapshot before performing maintenance, then easily revert if issues arise.

Quick Start

Create a 10GB LVM snapshot named 'snap_data' for the '/dev/vg0/data' logical volume.

Frequently Asked Questions about snapshot

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create an LVM snapshot for a logical volume?▼

To create an LVM snapshot, you specify the volume group and logical volume target, then allocate snapshot size. This Skill manages snapshot creation, mounting, and restoration for LVM volumes like '/dev/vg0/data'.

Can I manage Btrfs and ZFS snapshots using the same tool?▼

Yes, this Skill handles both Btrfs and ZFS snapshot operations. It supports creation, deletion, and sending/receiving snapshots for backups across these different file systems.

Does this support cloud snapshots for AWS EBS and Alibaba Cloud disks?▼

Yes, cloud snapshot integration is supported for AWS EBS and Alibaba Cloud disks. You can manage snapshot creation and restoration directly across these cloud environments.

What is the best way to ensure database consistency before maintenance using snapshots?▼

Creating a consistent LVM snapshot before maintenance protects critical database data. This Skill enables quick reversion if issues arise during the maintenance process.

Do I need specific CLI tools to manage cloud snapshots with this Skill?▼

Yes, effective operation requires an understanding of volume management and cloud CLI tools. You need the appropriate cloud CLI installed to manage AWS and Alibaba Cloud snapshots.

Can I automate snapshot creation and cleanup?▼

Yes, automated snapshot scripting with cleanup is supported. This Skill allows you to script snapshot creation and deletion across LVM, Btrfs, ZFS, and cloud environments.