rclone4gdrive is an open-source tool for seamless, automated, and transparent two-way Google Drive backup on Linux.
rclone4gdrive eliminates the hassle of configuring and maintaining routinely cloud syncs by providing true "set-and-forget" synchronization directly from your Linux filesystem to your personal Google Drive.
Notable added features:
- One-command setup for rclone remote and local sync directory
- Installs and manages systemd user units for scheduled syncs
- Automated detection and handling of rclone failures (token expiry, resync required, etc.)
- Automatic OAuth token refresh and config update
- Dry-run and status commands for safe testing and monitoring
- Ignores all Google Office Suite files during backup to avoid issues with the Linux filesystem
- All scripts are POSIX shell compatible (no Bash required)
This is a project I built in my free time, and it’s one of my first contributions to the open-source community. I would be interested in integrating rclone4gdrive features into main rclone features if you would like.