ZomboidAutoBackup automatic save backups from the menu bar.

Description

ZomboidAutoBackup is a lightweight system tray app that automatically backs up your Project Zomboid save files in the background. I tried a few similar tools but none worked reliably for me, so I built my own. It does exactly what I need — stays out of the way and keeps your saves safe without any manual effort.

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Installation instructions

• []Download the archive for your platform from the releases https://github.com/serenityzn/ProjectZomboidAutoSave/rele... rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">page[/] []Extract the archive to any folder[/] []Run (macOS) ZomboidAutoBackup (Windows) ZomboidAutoBackup.exe[/] []The app appears in your system tray — right-click to access the menu[/] []On first launch, verify the Zomboid folder path is correct in Settings[/]

macOS note: on first launch right-click the binary → Open to bypass Gatekeeper.

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Main features

• []Auto backup on a configurable schedule (5–60 min or custom interval)[/] []Manual backup on demand from the tray[/] []Restore any previous backup directly from the tray menu[/] []Safety backup before restore — archives current saves before replacing them[/] []Backup rotation — keeps only the N most recent snapshots (up to 20)[/] []Saves are archived as .tar.zst — fast and compact[/] []All settings persist between sessions[/] []Works on macOS and Windows — no installation required. ( can be also builded from sources - check github for the details)[/]

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Requirements

• []macOS 11+ or Windows 10+[/] []No additional software or dependencies needed[/]