Rclone version 1.73.0 has been released, continuing its mission as a robust command-line tool for synchronizing files and directories across various cloud storage services and local file systems. This versatile program allows users to manage files efficiently, offering a comprehensive alternative to the web interfaces offered by cloud providers. Rclone supports many popular cloud platforms, including Google Drive, Dropbox, and Amazon S3, along with over 70 other services, including S3 object stores and various transfer protocols.
One of Rclone’s standout features is its ability to replicate traditional Unix command functionalities, such as synchronization, file copying, moving files, and remote file management. It includes commands similar to `rsync`, `cp`, `mv`, `ls`, and more, allowing for effective file operations. Its user-friendly syntax supports shell pipelines, enabling powerful file processing, and a dry-run option is available for users to preview changes before execution, enhancing safety.
Rclone can be run directly from the command line, integrated into automated scripts, or accessed via a robust API, making it suitable for both casual users and developers. Its flexibility allows for a wide range of file management tasks across different storage solutions.
The following services are compatible with Rclone: 1Fichier, Alibaba Cloud OSS, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Ceph, Citrix ShareFile, C14, DigitalOcean Spaces, Dreamhost, Dropbox, FTP, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Google Photos, HTTP, Hubic, Jottacloud, IBM COS S3, Koofr, Mail.ru Cloud, Memset Memstore, Mega, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Microsoft OneDrive, Minio, Nextcloud, OVH, OpenDrive, Openstack Swift, Oracle Cloud Storage, ownCloud, pCloud, premiumize.me, put.io, QingStor, Rackspace Cloud Files, rsync.net, Scaleway, SFTP, StackPath, SugarSync, Wasabi, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, and the local filesystem.
Rclone features include:
- Continuous MD5/SHA1 hash checks for file integrity
- Preservation of file timestamps
- Support for partial syncs on a whole file basis
- Copy mode for transferring new or altered files
- One-way sync mode for directory synchronization
- File hash equality checks
- Synchronization between different cloud accounts
- Encryption and caching backends
- Chunking and union backends
- Optional FUSE mount functionality
- Multi-threaded downloads
- Capability to serve files over HTTP/WebDAV/FTP/SFTP/DLNA
- An experimental web-based GUI
With these capabilities, Rclone is poised to remain an essential tool for managing cloud storage effectively and efficiently.
Extension:
Looking ahead, Rclone's continued development could focus on enhancing user experience through improved graphical user interfaces and support for additional cloud services. As cloud storage solutions evolve, Rclone may also integrate more advanced features like AI-driven file sorting or automated backup solutions, which would attract a broader user base. Furthermore, community contributions could enhance its feature set, ensuring that Rclone remains a relevant and powerful tool for file management in the ever-changing landscape of digital storage
One of Rclone’s standout features is its ability to replicate traditional Unix command functionalities, such as synchronization, file copying, moving files, and remote file management. It includes commands similar to `rsync`, `cp`, `mv`, `ls`, and more, allowing for effective file operations. Its user-friendly syntax supports shell pipelines, enabling powerful file processing, and a dry-run option is available for users to preview changes before execution, enhancing safety.
Rclone can be run directly from the command line, integrated into automated scripts, or accessed via a robust API, making it suitable for both casual users and developers. Its flexibility allows for a wide range of file management tasks across different storage solutions.
The following services are compatible with Rclone: 1Fichier, Alibaba Cloud OSS, Amazon Drive, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Ceph, Citrix ShareFile, C14, DigitalOcean Spaces, Dreamhost, Dropbox, FTP, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Google Photos, HTTP, Hubic, Jottacloud, IBM COS S3, Koofr, Mail.ru Cloud, Memset Memstore, Mega, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Microsoft OneDrive, Minio, Nextcloud, OVH, OpenDrive, Openstack Swift, Oracle Cloud Storage, ownCloud, pCloud, premiumize.me, put.io, QingStor, Rackspace Cloud Files, rsync.net, Scaleway, SFTP, StackPath, SugarSync, Wasabi, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, and the local filesystem.
Rclone features include:
- Continuous MD5/SHA1 hash checks for file integrity
- Preservation of file timestamps
- Support for partial syncs on a whole file basis
- Copy mode for transferring new or altered files
- One-way sync mode for directory synchronization
- File hash equality checks
- Synchronization between different cloud accounts
- Encryption and caching backends
- Chunking and union backends
- Optional FUSE mount functionality
- Multi-threaded downloads
- Capability to serve files over HTTP/WebDAV/FTP/SFTP/DLNA
- An experimental web-based GUI
With these capabilities, Rclone is poised to remain an essential tool for managing cloud storage effectively and efficiently.
Extension:
Looking ahead, Rclone's continued development could focus on enhancing user experience through improved graphical user interfaces and support for additional cloud services. As cloud storage solutions evolve, Rclone may also integrate more advanced features like AI-driven file sorting or automated backup solutions, which would attract a broader user base. Furthermore, community contributions could enhance its feature set, ensuring that Rclone remains a relevant and powerful tool for file management in the ever-changing landscape of digital storage
Rclone 1.73.0 released
Rclone is a powerful Command Line tool designed for synchronizing files and directories between a wide range of cloud storage services and local file systems.
