bob-swinkels

Replace bobswinkels with your username and place files at correct locations:

• /Users/bobswinkels/bin/backup.sh
• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.restic-backup.plist

Launch deamon using:
sudo launchctl load /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.restic-backup.plist

Alternatively the script can also be run using a cron job:
0 */6 * * * /Users/bobswinkels/bin/backup.sh >> /var/log/restic-backup.log 2>&1

bob-swinkels

#!/bin/bash

# Prune backups and make a new backup

if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ] # Check if running as root
  then echo "Please run as root"
  exit
fi

# Exit on failure, pipe failure