Observed arrival · 2026-11-05
BackupWitness checks the bucket, not the exit code
A backup-verification service checks S3-compatible storage for missing, stale, or unusually small backups, then sends alerts.
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- People who manage backups in S3-compatible storage
- Worth noticing
- It explicitly distinguishes metadata checks from restore tests; its page also notes Cloudflare R2’s narrower-key limitation.
Field notes
The setup described on the page uses an endpoint, bucket, prefix, and a narrowly scoped key; presets are named for restic, Litestream, and database dumps. Its example dashboard distinguishes stale objects, access errors, and a prefix with no listed backup. The listed free plan allows three checks at 60-minute intervals, while Pro and Agency list shorter intervals and additional alert channels.
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