Show HN: Plakar 1.0.4 – Open-Source Backup That's Fast, Encrypted, and Browsable
16 hours ago
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- Plakar v1.0.4 is a stable release with major performance improvements and new features.
- Pre-packaged binaries are now available for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/CentOS/RHEL, and Alpine Linux, with official package repositories coming soon.
- Initial Windows support is introduced, though agent and scheduler functionalities are not yet available.
- A new plugin system allows integrations to be installed on demand, making the core lighter and more flexible.
- The agent now auto-spawns and auto-tears down, removing the need for manual management.
- Cache improvements reduce unnecessary lookups and disk I/O, making operations faster and more efficient.
- Performance boosts across various commands, with some seeing up to a 10x speed improvement.
- Policy support is introduced, enabling rules for data storage, management, and pruning.
- UI improvements include refined layouts, consistent typography, and clearer error messages.
- A call to action encourages users to star the project on GitHub, join Discord, and test the new release.