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Backup automation

Normally, Ludusavi only runs when you launch it and manually request a backup. However, it is possible to set up automatic backups that run in the background. You can do this using any task automation app that can invoke Ludusavi's command line.

Windows: Task Scheduler

On Windows, you can use the built-in Task Scheduler app. This is how to use it on Windows 11:

  • Search for Task Scheduler in the Start Menu and click to launch it.

  • On the right side of Task Scheduler, click Create Basic Task....

  • In the popup window, enter the task name (e.g., Ludusavi). Click next.

  • Select how often you'd like the backup to occur (e.g., daily). Click next.

  • If you want, you may adjust the exact date and time for the task to start. Click next.

  • Set the task action to start a program. Click next.

  • Use the browse button to select the full path to your copy of ludusavi.exe.

    In the add arguments field, enter the following exactly: backup --force

    You can leave the start in field blank.

    Click next.

  • On the last screen, click finish to create the task.

  • You can always view or edit the task on the left side of the main Task Scheduler window, in the Task Scheduler Library section.

Linux: cron

On Linux, one option is cron. For example, run crontab -e in your terminal to begin editing the list of tasks, then add a daily backup task by adding this line:

0 0 * * * /opt/ludusavi backup --force

(Use the actual path to your copy of ludusavi instead of /opt/ludusavi)

Linux: systemd timers

On Linux, another option is systemd timers. For example, create two files:

  • ~/.config/systemd/user/ludusavi-backup.service:

    [Unit]
Description="Ludusavi backup"

[Service]
ExecStart=/opt/ludusavi backup --force

    (Use the actual path to your copy of ludusavi instead of /opt/ludusavi)

  • ~/.config/systemd/user/ludusavi-backup.timer:

    [Unit]
Description="Ludusavi backup timer"

[Timer]
OnCalendar=*-*-* 00:00:00
Unit=ludusavi-backup.service

[Install]
WantedBy=timers.target

Then run systemctl --user enable ~/.config/systemd/user/ludusavi-backup.timer in your terminal.