Advanced Backups

Advanced Backups is a powerful and configurable backup mod, complete with a command-line restoration tool.

Many Minecraft versions and modloaders are supported - request more if the one you want isn't yet supported.

SPIGOT/PAPER NOTICE: There's a known issue with the end / nether being backed up when server software or plugin combinations move those dimensions out of the main world directory. Whilst I do not understand this practice - it's commonplace and as such, a fix is in the works to ensure these get backed up. For now, you may wish to consider an alternative solution for backups.

Features:

Command-line restoration tool built into the jar, with helper scripts to run it
Optional differential or incremental backups to reduce backup size whilst still retaining the same data
Extensive config options to control schedules, logging, activity requirements and more
Three different automatic purging options - full control over when a backup is deleted
Command based "snapshots" that are immune to automatic purging
Client-side toasts - get notified when backups happen. Can be disabled client or server-side, and restricted to ops or allowed for all players
Set a minimum or maximum time between backups - avoid common problem scenarios for local worlds

FAQ:

How do the client toasts work with Spigot servers?
- A client needs the Forge, Neoforge or Fabric version of the mod to see the toasts. This works even on Spigot servers.
Will a backup be made if nobody has been online since the last backup?
- By default, no. This can be changed in config if need be.
Can the mod run server-side only?
- Yes, the mod can work entirely on the server - a client-side installation is only required to see backup toasts.
How do I run the command-line tool?
- There's scripts provided in your backup folder, or you can use java -jar to run it. Java is required on your PATH.
- See the readme in your backup folder for more information.