Archive Keep

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ArchiveKeepPersonal files archivation

Use your own SSD, HDD, USB flash-drives,... Rent cloud storages without vendor lock-in. Self-host. Combine storages.

Plain files#

Access files directly as ordinary files.

Devices can read your files without having to install any extra software.

The archivekeep only facilitates archivation process to help you replicate your data for preservation.

Offline first#

Incrementally synchronize data to other media, when it is connected.

Store copies on your SSD, HDD, USB flash or other media of your choice. No cloud required.

Note: encrypt your drives if you want to ensure privacy of your data at rest.

Nondestructive replication#

The replication process prevents propagation of redactions, deletions, corruption or other destructive changes in files.

The contents of files stored in repositories are verifiable using digistal checksums.

Cloud supported#

For data preservation confidence, replication to remote storage(s) is essential.

Supported API:

  • S3 API - choose vendor(s) you like, no lock-in.

Optional E2E encryption#

Optional E2E encryption provides ability to use untrusted media and services more securely, such as:

  • SD cards, USB flash-drives,… and other filesystems without encryption,
  • S3 repositories in the cloud.

Notice: only file contents are encrypted, not filenames.

Self-hosting friendly#

If you like to have it all in your own hands. You can self-host the storages and access them using standard API(s).

Note: there’s no dedicated application for self-hosting.

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Linux platform#

Install on your Linux desktop.

Android platform#

Carry a copy of data in mobile.

Support the Project

ArchiveKeep is an independent open-source project developed by Miroslav Kravec.

If you find it useful and want to support its development, you can donate via:

Ko-fi is the preferred platform.

Alternatively, you can donate via SEPA bank transfer:

  • Account holder: Miroslav Kravec
  • IBAN: SK47 8330 0000 0028 0313 2698
  • BIC/SWIFT: FIOZSKBAXXX

Please add your name and purpose (donation) in the description of the transfer.

Pricing#

This is an open-source software, and it is free and will be free, to use the tool and self-host a server.

The source code is available on github.

Warranty#

Although author desires to make the system 100% bulletproof to prevent loss of own data.

This is open-source software, and it is made available for free, and comes with no warranty.

License#

The project is licensed under GPL v3 or later.