OpenBackup – Backup Monitor

OpenBackup

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About this app

OpenBackup – Backup Monitor

Monitor your SuperDuper! backups from anywhere.

OpenBackup lets you check the status of SuperDuper! backups on your Mac directly from your Android device. Instead of remotely accessing your Mac, OpenBackup reads a small status file that is updated after every completed backup.

OpenBackup monitors backups. It does not create backups itself.

How OpenBackup works

OpenBackup consists of several components:

1. SuperDuper! creates the backup on your Mac.
2. OpenBackup Setup installs the BackupMonitor.sh status monitor.
3. After a backup, the monitor updates backup_status.json.
4. Your configured cloud provider or HTTPS server makes this status file available.
5. The OpenBackup Android app reads the file and displays the latest backup status.

The Android app requires the Mac setup and a supported connection. Installing only the Android app is not enough to monitor backups.

What you need

• A Mac running macOS
• SuperDuper! with at least one configured backup job
• OpenBackup Setup for macOS
• An Android device with the OpenBackup app
• Google Drive, Dropbox, or a supported HTTPS location
• An internet connection for status synchronization

OpenBackup Setup for macOS and the complete installation guide are available at:

https://openbackup.app

Mac installation

OpenBackup Setup installs the tested monitor script, creates the initial status file and prepares logging.

During installation, macOS requests administrator authorization to apply the script permissions required by SuperDuper!. OpenBackup does not see or store your administrator password.

OpenBackup Setup is not yet notarized by Apple. On first launch, macOS may require you to approve the app manually under System Settings → Privacy & Security. Full instructions are available on the OpenBackup website.

Demo data

OpenBackup Setup creates a status file containing clearly identified demo backups. This allows you to test the Android connection without first waiting for a complete SuperDuper! backup.

The demo information is replaced or updated when the monitor processes your real backup jobs.

Features

• Monitor one or multiple SuperDuper! backup jobs
• View the latest backup result
• See the backup completion time
• View source and destination information
• Check available space on the backup destination
• Google Drive support
• Dropbox support with OpenBackup Pro
• Custom HTTPS server support with OpenBackup Pro
• Backup status notifications with OpenBackup Pro
• Adjustable refresh intervals with OpenBackup Pro
• Clean, fast and focused interface

Designed for reliability

OpenBackup is designed to do one thing well: show whether your backups are running as expected.

The app does not create backups, modify backup jobs or inspect your backup contents. It only reads the small status file generated by the monitor on your Mac.

Privacy

Your backup data remains under your control.

OpenBackup only retrieves backup_status.json from the cloud location or HTTPS server you configure. Personal documents, passwords and backup contents are not uploaded to OpenBackup.

Free and Pro

OpenBackup Free

• Google Drive monitoring
• Standard refresh interval
• View the latest backup status and details

OpenBackup Pro

• Dropbox monitoring
• Custom HTTPS server monitoring
• Backup status notifications
• Adjustable refresh intervals
• Manual status refresh
• Access to future Pro monitoring features

OpenBackup Pro is available as a one-time purchase. No recurring subscription is required.

Important

OpenBackup is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Shirt Pocket, the developer of SuperDuper!.

Reliable backup monitoring for SuperDuper! on macOS.

What’s new

• Manual refresh is now correctly available only in OpenBackup Pro.
• Added a small Pro label to the refresh button in the Free version.
• Minor interface improvements.