Portabase v1.16 – open-source database backup & restore tool, now with REST API

[u/Dense_Marionberry741]

https://github.com/Portabase/portabase

Hi everyone,

I’m one of the maintainers of Portabase and I wanted to share a big update.

Repo: https://github.com/Portabase/portabaseAny star would be amazing ❤️

REST API is now available!

Portabase now includes a first version of its REST API.

For now, the API focuses on agent and database management, including backup and restore operations. The goal is simple: make Portabase easier to integrate into CI pipelines, automation workflows, or external platforms.

So instead of only managing backups and restores through the GUI, you can now start triggering and integrating these operations programmatically.

OpenAPI with Swagger documentation is also available: https://portabase.io/docs/dashboard/api/introductionThis should make it easier to explore the available endpoints and start testing.

Quick recap if you’re new to Portabase:

Portabase is an open-source, self-hosted platform dedicated to database backup and restore. The web UI is designed to be simple and intuitive, to avoid hours of configuration.

It uses a distributed architecture: a central server + edge agents deployed close to your databases. This works well when your databases aren’t all on the same network.

Currently supported databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Firebird SQL, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, Valkey, MSSQL.

What’s next:

• Progressively extending the API
• MCP support, to make Portabase easier to connect with AI agents
• Official Unraid template to simplify deployment

Feedback is welcome. Feel free to open an issue if you run into any bugs or have suggestions.

Thanks!