Databasement
Self-hosted database backup manager with a web UI. Schedule, backup, and restore MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite & Redis to S3, SFTP, or local storage. SSH Tunnel support.
A modern, self-hosted database backup management application for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Firebird, and Redis. The project is written primarily in PHP, distributed under the MIT License license, first published in 2025. Key topics include: backup, backup-restore, database, database-backup, database-management.
Features
- Multi-database support - Manage MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, Firebird, and Redis/Valkey servers from a single interface
- SSH tunnel support - Connect to databases in private networks through a bastion/jump server with password or key-based authentication
- Automated backups - Schedule recurring backups on daily or weekly intervals. Flexible retention policies: simple time-based (days) or GFS (grandfather-father-son)
- Multiple compression options - gzip, zstd (20-40% better compression), or encrypted (AES-256 for sensitive data)
- Cross-server restore - Restore snapshots from production to staging, or between any compatible servers
- Scheduled restores - Refresh a target database on a recurring schedule (e.g. nightly prod → staging) by replaying the latest completed snapshot
- Built-in data browser - Open Adminer in-app to inspect MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite servers (admin-enabled, role-gated)
- Flexible storage - Store backups locally, on S3-compatible storage (AWS S3, MinIO, etc.), or remote servers via SFTP/FTP
- Real-time monitoring - Track backup and restore progress with detailed job logs
- Failure notifications - Get alerted via Email, Slack, Discord, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify, or Webhook when jobs fail
- Team ready - Multi-tenant organizations with isolated workspaces, role-based access control, OAuth/SSO login (Google, GitHub, GitLab, OpenID Connect), and optional two-factor authentication
- Automation - REST API and MCP server for scripting, CI/CD, and AI assistant integration
- Simple deployment - Single Docker container with built-in web server, queue worker, and scheduler
Try it out! Explore the live demo to see Databasement in action before installing.
Self-Hosting
Databasement is designed to be self-hosted. We provide several deployment options:
| Method | Description | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | Single container deployment | View Guide |
| Docker Compose | Multi-container setup with external database | View Guide |
| Kubernetes + Helm | For Kubernetes clusters | View Guide |
| Native Ubuntu | Traditional installation without Docker | View Guide |
Quick Start
bash# Run the container docker run -d \ --name databasement \ -p 2226:2226 \ -e DB_CONNECTION=sqlite \ -e DB_DATABASE=/data/database.sqlite \ -e ENABLE_QUEUE_WORKER=true \ -v ./databasement-data:/data \ davidcrty/databasement:1
Open http://localhost:2226 and create your first admin account.
Note: The container automatically handles volume permissions. You can use
PUIDandPGIDenvironment variables to match your system's user/group IDs.
For production deployments, see our configuration guide for environment variables and best practices.
Supported Database Versions
| Engine | Supported Versions | CLI Tool | Restore |
|---|---|---|---|
| MySQL | 5.6, 5.7, 8.x, 9.x | mariadb-dump | Yes |
| MariaDB | 10.x, 11.x, 12.x | mariadb-dump | Yes |
| PostgreSQL | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 | pg_dump v18 | Yes |
| SQL Server | 2017, 2019, 2022, Azure SQL | sqlpackage (.dacpac) | Yes |
| MongoDB | 4.2, 4.4, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 | mongodump / mongorestore | Yes |
| SQLite | 3.x | sqlite3 .backup | Yes |
| Firebird | 3.x, 4.x, 5.x | gbak v5 | Yes |
| Redis | 2.8+ | redis-cli --rdb | No |
| Valkey | 7.2+ | redis-cli --rdb | No |
See the Database Servers documentation for version-specific backup and restore details.
Automation
Databasement can be managed programmatically through its REST API and MCP server, enabling integration with scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and AI assistants.
- REST API - Full API for managing servers, backups, and restores. See the API documentation.
- MCP Server - Connect AI assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, etc.) to manage backups through natural language. See the MCP documentation.
Documentation
Full documentation is available at david-crty.github.io/databasement.
For LLMs and AI assistants, the documentation is also published in the llmstxt.org format:
- llms.txt — index of all documentation pages
- llms-full.txt — full documentation content in a single file
Issues & Feature Requests
Found a bug? Please open an issue with reproduction steps.
Have an idea for a new feature? Start a discussion first so we can evaluate together whether it fits the project scope.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Before submitting a pull request, please:
- Check existing issues and discussions to avoid duplicates
- For significant changes, open an issue first to discuss the approach
- Follow the development guide for setup instructions
Small fixes (typos, documentation improvements) can be submitted directly as PRs.
Security
If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly. See SECURITY.md for details.
License
Databasement is open-source software licensed under the MIT License.
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