The short version
A PostgreSQL backup and restore tool with point-in-time recovery and efficient incremental backups.
From the HackerLinks archive
pgBackRest
A PostgreSQL backup and restore tool with point-in-time recovery and efficient incremental backups.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-23
Last seen:2026-07-23
Times seen:1
Website:pgbackrest.org
Why it caught our attention
Several experienced operators independently preferred it over hand-rolled backup scripts.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-23
One team reported easy setup and reliable point-in-time recovery; another said it saved substantial storage cost.
The startup's Postgres survival guide