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MySQL Backup Container

Scheduled MySQL and MariaDB dump container

Backup & Recovery ★ 761 stars Easy setup MIT

A small container that performs scheduled MySQL and MariaDB database dumps and ships them to local disk or S3-compatible storage. It handles rotation and pruning automatically.

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Key features

  • Scheduled DB dumps
  • S3-compatible upload
  • Automatic rotation
  • Tiny container

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go

Is MySQL Backup Container secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for MySQL Backup Container's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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