Just Enough Backups is a free Fabric mod for Java Edition Minecraft that adds server-side world backups and an in-game browser to manage them. It supports full, partial, and differential backups, with separate schedules by type and options to run backups when a server starts or stops. Retention settings can keep a chosen number of each backup type and optionally cap total backup size per world. The browser can create, rename, delete, restore, search, and filter backups. A restore is prepared asynchronously; the server then shuts down so the change can be applied safely at the next startup. Configurable multiple worker threads handle world scanning, ZIP compression, and restore extraction. Before a backup, the mod checks destination space and aborts unless available space meets twice the current world size plus the configured reserve. Mod Menu integration is optional. On dedicated servers, settings must be edited in the server configuration file; the client configuration screen covers only HUD and preview settings. The project is MIT-licensed, and the releases page lists version 1.2.0.7+26.3 as the latest release.
Who it is for
It suits Java Edition server operators who want scheduled world backups and in-game backup management. Dedicated server users should be comfortable editing the server configuration file for settings.
What is good
- Supports full, partial, and differential backups.
- Schedules can differ by backup type.
- Browser can search, filter, and manage backups.
- Configurable worker threads handle scanning and compression.
What to know first
- Dedicated server settings require editing the server configuration file.
- Backup creation requires space for twice the world size plus reserve.
- Restores apply after the server shuts down and restarts.
Verdict
Just Enough Backups offers several backup types, scheduling, retention controls, and an in-game management browser at no cost. Dedicated server settings and the destination-space check are important operating constraints.
Just Enough Backups plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft backup software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Minecraft edition
- java
- Scheduled backups
- Yes
- Backup scope
- worlds_only
- Storage destination
- both
- Restore granularity
- full_backup
- Retention policy
- custom