OmniRoute Backup and Sync CLI
diegosouzapw/OmniRoute
Backup and restore OmniRoute data from the CLI. Trigger incremental snapshots, sync to cloud storage, manage backup schedules, and restore from archive files.
Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result.
Install Backup Now
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-now --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .claude/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .claude/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-nowType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-now --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .agents/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .agents/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-now --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .cursor/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .cursor/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git --path .agents/skills/backup-now--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-now --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .gemini/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .gemini/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-nowInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .github/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .github/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install davekilleen/Dex backup-now --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/backup-now .opencode/skills/backup-now && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "backup-now" agent skill from https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.agents/skills/backup-now into .opencode/skills/backup-now/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "backup-now", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
backup-now- GitHub stars
- 493
- Token cost
- ~462 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 222 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 61
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result.
- The user says back up now
- SKILL.md covers Run it, Report honestly and If it has not run in a while
- Calls python3
- Take a backup before I do this
What it does
Backup Now is an agent skill from davekilleen/Dex. Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result. Use when the user says 'back up now', 'take a backup before I do this', or is about to make a big change. Not for scheduling or changing where backups go (backup-setup); not for getting files back (backup-restore).
Its SKILL.md is about 460 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
It sits in DevOps & Cloud, covering Backup and disaster recovery. The repository describes itself as: Your AI Chief of Staff — a personal operating system starter kit that adapts to your role. No coding required. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- The user says back up now
- Take a backup before I do this
- Is about to make a big change
Example prompts
- “back up now”
- “take a backup before I do this”
- “/backup-now”
Requirements
- Python 3
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 227f78e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
python3
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Backup Now loads about 462 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 73 tokens; SKILL.md has 222 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from davekilleen/Dex at commit 227f78e, republished under its MIT licence (© davekilleen). 222 words, ~462 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/backup-now/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- backup-now
- description
- Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result. Use when the user says 'back up now', 'take a backup before I do this', or is about to make a big change. Not for scheduling or changing where backups go (`backup-setup`); not for getting files back (`backup-restore`).
<!-- Generated from `.claude/skills/backup-now/SKILL.md` by `scripts/generate-agents-skills.py`. Do not edit. -->Backup Now
Take an immediate backup of the vault, on top of whatever the schedule is doing. Worth suggesting before anything sweeping: a bulk edit, a big reorganisation, a system update, or a migration.
Run it
python3 core/backup/backup_vault.pyIt takes well under a minute for a typical vault. The command handles archiving, verifying, storing, and pruning old copies in one pass.
If backups have never been configured, the run will fail with a clear message; offer /backup-setup rather than improvising a destination.
Report honestly
Read System/.dex/backup-last-run.json and report what actually happened, not what was attempted:
- On success: the set name, total size, where it went, and how many older sets were pruned. Say plainly that the version history in the set was verified as complete.
- On failure: the recorded error, verbatim. Do not soften it and do not claim a backup exists. Common causes worth naming: the destination folder is missing or not mounted, a cloud remote is not reachable, or the disk is full.
Never infer success from the command finishing. The run record is the evidence.
If it has not run in a while
If the previous successful run was more than two days before this one, mention it once, quietly and without alarm, and offer /backup-setup to check the schedule. A silent scheduling failure is the most common way backups die.
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Files
Just SKILL.md in .agents/skills/backup-now of davekilleen/Dex.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 227f78e
Compare with similar skills
Backup Now next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Now this skilldavekilleen/Dex | 493 | — | ~462 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| OmniRoute Backup and Sync CLIdiegosouzapw/OmniRoute | 74k | — | ~948 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Pymobiledevice3 Device Operatordoronz88/pymobiledevice3 | 2.9k | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Notes | GPL-3.0 | |
| Myclaw BackupLeoYeAI/openclaw-backup | 659 | — | ~1.8k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| OmniRoute Database Backupsdiegosouzapw/OmniRoute | 74k | — | ~395 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Tempsgotempsh/temps | 828 | — | ~2k | Automated safety check: Pass | Apache-2.0 |
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Questions about Backup Now
What does Backup Now do?
Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result. Backup Now is an agent skill from davekilleen/Dex. Run a vault backup right now and report the verified result.
When should I use Backup Now?
Backup Now fits situations like: the user says back up now; take a backup before I do this; is about to make a big change.
How do I install Backup Now in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/backup-now in davekilleen/Dex) into .claude/skills/backup-now in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Backup Now in Codex?
Run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/backup-now in davekilleen/Dex) into .agents/skills/backup-now in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Backup Now in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davekilleen/Dex --skill backup-now -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/backup-now, .gemini/skills/backup-now, .github/skills/backup-now and .opencode/skills/backup-now in your project.
What does Backup Now need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Backup Now needs the command-line tools its instructions call (python3). Our summary lists: Python 3.
Does Backup Now access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Backup Now safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Backup Now use?
Backup Now is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Backup Now use?
About 462 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 1.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Backup Now?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Backup Now: OmniRoute Backup and Sync CLI (diegosouzapw/OmniRoute, 74k stars), Pymobiledevice3 Device Operator (doronz88/pymobiledevice3, 2.9k stars), Myclaw Backup (LeoYeAI/openclaw-backup, 659 stars) and OmniRoute Database Backups (diegosouzapw/OmniRoute, 74k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Backup Now?
davekilleen (a GitHub user) maintains it in davekilleen/Dex, which has 493 GitHub stars. The repository holds 61 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Source: davekilleen/Dex on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.