iCloud Cold Backup

A python script to save icloud content on a hard drive. Only apply modifications from last execution.

Supported:

• iCloud Drive
• iCloud Photos

Usage

Environment Variables

APPLE_ID

Create an environment variable named "APPLE_ID" with the Apple identifier you need to save the iCloud from.

APPLE_PWD

Create an environment variable named "APPLE_PWD" with the password associated to the Apple account. This password will only be used to connect to iCloud API. Do not trust me, check the code!

BACKUP_PATH

Create an environment variable named "BACKUP_PATH" for the place where you want your backup to be stored. eg: you have a Hard Drive Disk you want to use for this purpose named "HDD", then it should be: BACKUP_PATH=/Volumes/HDD

Dependencies

• gmpykit: Personal Python toolbox, https://github.com/gaetanmuck/gmpykit
• pyicloud: iCloud API Wrapper, https://github.com/picklepete/pyicloud

Getting started

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/gaetanmuck/icloud_cold_backup.git (suppose you did that here: ~)
2. Install dependencies: pip install gmpykit pyicloud
3. Set all three environment variables
4. Create an alias in your RC file: echo "alias backup='python3 ~/icloud_cold_backup/backup.py'" >> ~/.zshrc (suppose you use ZSH)
5. Restart your Terminal (or run source ~/.zshrc)
6. Run backup

Thanks

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