updl is an open-source project built for UniFi Protect and home security system administrators.

Does updl have a free plan?

Yes — updl is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does updl run on?

updl runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is updl still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 15 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to updl?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Advanced Addons, Theme & Core Exporter, SafeSnap, and HYCU for Bitbucket.

updl is developed by tribixbite.

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updl

Name: updl
Author: tribixbite

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updl is an open-source command-line utility for archiving UniFi Protect footage. It supports resumable and verifiable backups for users managing UniFi Protect NVR systems.

Open SourceMITCLISelf-hosted

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Overview

5 features

updl sits in PulseGate's Backup & disaster recovery category. It focuses on archiving and backing up UniFi Protect footage reliably without losing progress or file integrity. It is built as an open-source project for UniFi Protect and home security system administrators. updl is open source under the MIT license. It ships for the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

tribixbite builds and maintains updl, and it first shipped in 2019. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 15 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Resumable Archives, Verifiable Backups, and Footage Archiving.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Resumable Archives
Verifiable Backups
Footage Archiving
UniFi Protect Support
Command-Line Interface

Built with & integrations

Written with

Claude CodeGitHub Copilot

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Written with — evidence

Claude Code: CLAUDE.md
GitHub Copilot: commit c87341a941a0 · since Apr 2026

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about updl

What does updl do?: Updl focuses on archiving and backing up UniFi Protect footage reliably without losing progress or file integrity. It is catalogued under Backup & disaster recovery on PulseGate.
Who should use updl?: updl is an open-source project built for UniFi Protect and home security system administrators.
Does updl have a free plan?: Yes — updl is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does updl run on?: updl runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is updl still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 15 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to updl?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Advanced Addons, Theme & Core Exporter, SafeSnap, and HYCU for Bitbucket.Advanced Addons, Theme & Core Exporter SafeSnap HYCU for Bitbucket
Who makes updl?: updl is developed by tribixbite.
When did updl launch?: updl first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Platforms: CLI
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT
First seen: 10 Sept 2026
Built for: UniFi Protect and home security system administrators
Model: Open source
Solves: Archiving and backing up UniFi Protect footage reliably without losing progress or file integrity.

Registered as

GitHub: tribixbite/updl
PyPI: updl

Developer

tribixbite

Team

GitHub

Open source

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 10
Last commit: 9 Sept 2026
Commits 90d: 15
Contributors: 13
Authorship: Team
Default branch: main
Latest release: v3.0.0 · 9 Sept 2026

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: updl-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/updl

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