Hey everyone,
I’ve been working on a complete backup & restore solution for Directus, since I couldn’t find anything that really covers all real-world needs.
The system is based on a Docker setup (similar to starter kits), but extended with a dedicated backup service container and a custom Directus module for management.
It creates FULL backups of a Directus instance, including:
- Database
- Uploads / Assets
- Extensions
Current features include:
- Configurable backup frequency
- Retention policies
- Storage quotas
- Backup download & upload via UI
- Full restore directly from within Directus
Additionally, there is:
- An API for backup management
- Script-based restore (important if Directus itself is no longer accessible)
This means it is possible to recover even completely broken installations.
The tool has become extremely valuable in my own setup, and since I haven’t seen a comparable solution in the ecosystem, I’m wondering:
Would there be interest in this as an open-source Directus extension?
If so, I’d consider refining it for public release.
Any feedback is highly appreciated!
– Frank
(Screen below – UI still work in progress)
