# Borgmatic

> Use this skill when the user wants to automate backups using BorgBackup — configure backups, run prune policies, and monitor backup health.

- Skill: `javimosch/borgmatic` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/borgmatic`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/borgmatic/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/borgmatic

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# borgmatic Plugin

borgmatic automates BorgBackup with simple YAML configuration.

## Usage Examples

- "run a backup with borgmatic"
- "check backup status and integrity"
- "prune old backups to save space"
- "list available backup archives"

## Installation

```bash
pip install borgmatic
```

## Key Features
- YAML-based backup configuration
- BorgBackup wrapper with automation
- Pre/post backup hooks and scripts
- Database dump support (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Backup pruning and retention policies
- Compact and integrity checking
- Health check monitoring integration