Deploy and Host sqlite-backuper-s3 on Railway

A lightweight Python service that automatically backs up SQLite database files to any S3-compatible storage on a configurable schedule. Simply specify the SQLite file path and let it handle timestamped uploads with proper error handling and logging.

About Hosting sqlite-backuper-s3

Deploying sqlite-backuper-s3 involves running a containerized Python service that monitors a specified SQLite database file and periodically uploads copies to S3-compatible storage. The service runs continuously with configurable cron scheduling, creates timestamped backups, and provides comprehensive logging. It's designed to be stateless and lightweight, making it perfect for automated SQLite backup workflows in production environments.

Common Use Cases

• Automated daily/hourly backups of application SQLite databases
• Disaster recovery for SQLite data with S3 storage redundancy
• Development environment database snapshots and versioning

Dependencies for sqlite-backuper-s3 Hosting

• SQLite database file accessible via filesystem path
• S3-compatible storage service (AWS S3, MinIO, DigitalOcean Spaces, etc.)

Deployment Dependencies

• Boto3 Python SDK for S3 operations
• File system access to SQLite database location

Implementation Details

The service creates atomic copies of SQLite files to ensure consistency during backup:

# Create a consistent copy of the SQLite file
backup_file = f'/tmp/backup-{timestamp}.db'
shutil.copy2(self.sqlite_path, backup_file)

# Upload to S3
s3_key = f"{self.s3_prefix}/backup-{timestamp}.db"
self.s3.upload_file(backup_file, self.s3_bucket, s3_key)

Backups are timestamped and uploaded to configurable S3 paths for easy organization and retention management.

Why Deploy sqlite-backuper-s3 on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying sqlite-backuper-s3 on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.