nextcloud / nextcloud/backup

Possibilty to choose custom directories to backup

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enhancement
Dominant language
PHP
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Forks
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Description

In the case where we do not want to backup all the data of the server but just some critical folders, the goal is to reduce the size of the backup.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. First clarify how users should select custom directories and what backup behavior is expected, then define completion as backing up only the selected critical folders while reducing the backup size.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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