Dead-simple CLI to backup and restore your dotfiles with encryption and GitHub Gist — no servers, no headaches.
Reviver is a zero-setup tool that lets you securely back up and restore your important dotfiles (.bashrc, .vimrc, .zshrc, etc.).
Your backups are encrypted and stored safely in your private GitHub Gists — no need to set up servers, SSH configs, or complicated Git workflows.
Just save, restore, and relax.
- 🔒 End-to-End Encryption — Your dotfiles are encrypted before leaving your machine.
- ☁️ Private GitHub Gist Storage — Simple, free, and secure.
- 🧹 Zero Configuration — Just curl the installer and start backing up.
- ⚡ One Command Backup & Restore — No learning curve, just magic.
- 🔥 No Git, No Symlinks, No SSH Needed — Unlike heavy alternatives.
reviver save ~/.bashrc ~/.vimrc ~/.zshrc- Compresses your dotfiles into a single archive.
- Encrypts the archive using OpenSSL or age.
- Uploads the encrypted backup to your private GitHub Gist.
reviver load- Downloads the encrypted archive from your Gist.
- Decrypts it (asks for your password or SSH key).
- Extracts your files back into your home directory.
- Bash (or any POSIX-compatible shell)
- GitHub CLI (
gh) — Install here - OpenSSL or age for encryption
curl -sL https://yourdomain.com/install.sh | bash(Replace yourdomain.com with your actual link later)
| Feature | Reviver | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | ✅ | ❌ |
| GitHub Gist Storage | ✅ | ❌ |
| Zero Setup | ✅ | ❌ |
| Works Without Git Config | ✅ | ❌ |
| One Command Usage | ✅ | ❌ |
- GUI Version (future)
- Cloud Provider Backup Option (AWS S3, Dropbox)
- Scheduled Backups (via Cron jobs)
- Passwordless Mode (using SSH Keys only)
Pull Requests are welcome!
Feel free to open issues or suggest new features.
MIT License.
Dotfile backups should not be harder than sending an email. Reviver makes it a one-liner.
If you use Reviver and like it, share it with your friends!
Built for lazy hackers, busy developers, and everyone in between.