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ArchiveKeep keeps your files archived in multiple places

ArchiveKeep is a utility that keeps your files archived in multiple places, in a reliable and simple way.

The primary requirements and priorities of ArchiveKeep are to make process of reliable archivation to be simple and easy:

  • Safe replication to other storages:
  • Prevent propagation of redactions and deletion of files
  • Prevent propagation of corruption and destructive changes of original information,
  • Offline storages – external HDDs – have first class support,
  • Plain files for direct access, maximum compatibility and convenience,
  • Optional server with asynchronous online synchronisation.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • CLI with commands:
    • init a new archive for working plain archive and encrypted archive.
    • add files to plain working archive.
      • check for missing files when adding a new one to detect moves.
    • rm files from plain working archive.
      • should be able to remove existing files from index, and also files that were deleted but are still present in the index.
    • verify to verify integrity of archive contents..
  • Encrypted archive:
    • Sgned public metadata – storing checksums and public-safe information,
    • Encrypted private metadata:
      • Asymmetrical encryption to potentially support multiple consumers capable of decrypting contents for sharing purposes,
      • Stores symmetric encryption key for contents and other sensitive data.
    • Symmetrically encrypted content with random-access support.
  • Hosting server with WebUI.
  • Your data is entirely at your control.
  • Plain files for data and existing standards over custom formats.
  • No SPOF, including your laptop having access every online service,
  • No destructive operation allowed unless action is explicitly confirmed.

Website: github.com/archivekeep/archivekeep
Support:
Developer: Miroslav Kravec
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

ArchiveKeep in action
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ArchiveKeep is written in Kotlin. Learn Kotlin with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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