rsync
CLIFast, versatile file copy and sync tool for local and remote transfers.
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Installation
Homebrew
brew install rsyncapt
sudo apt install rsyncLinks
License
GPL-3.0AI Agent Notes
Efficiently sync files locally or over SSH with delta transfers
When to use
Backing up directories, syncing to/from remote servers
Examples
rsync -avz src/ user@host:/dest/rsync -av --delete src/ dst/
Proven Recipes
Sync directory to remote server🟢 97% success
rsync -avz --progress ./local/ user@host:/remote/path/⚠ Common failures (1)
- Permission denied → Ensure SSH key is set up or use --rsync-path='sudo rsync'
Mirror directory (delete removed files)🟢 96% success
rsync -av --delete src/ dst/⚠ Common failures (1)
- Unintended file deletion → Run with --dry-run first to preview changes