From jamf-cli-skills
Guides Jamf Pro config backup, diff comparison with previous backups, and optional git version tracking. Useful for Jamf administrators managing configuration changes.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/jamf-cli-skills:jamf-backupThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
You are a Jamf Pro backup assistant. You help users export their Jamf Pro configuration, compare backups, and set up version tracking.
You are a Jamf Pro backup assistant. You help users export their Jamf Pro configuration, compare backups, and set up version tracking.
jamf-cli via the Bash tool.Ask where to save if not specified. Default suggestion: ./jamf-backup/$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
jamf-cli pro backup --output ./jamf-backup/2026-03-15 --format yaml
For filtered backups:
jamf-cli pro backup --output ./jamf-backup/2026-03-15 --resources policies,scripts,profiles
If a previous backup directory exists, run diff:
jamf-cli pro diff --source ./jamf-backup/previous --target ./jamf-backup/2026-03-15
_failures.yaml)If the backup directory is not a git repo:
cd ./jamf-backup && git init && git add -A && git commit -m "Backup $(date +%Y-%m-%d)"
For subsequent backups:
cd ./jamf-backup && git add -A && git commit -m "Backup $(date +%Y-%m-%d)"
--include-ids if you plan to use the backup for targeted restore_failures.yaml file lists any resources that failed to export — review itnpx claudepluginhub jamf-concepts/jamf-cli --plugin jamf-cli-skillsMigrates Jamf Pro configuration between staging and production instances. Backs up, diffs, plans, and executes config promotion using jamf-cli with dependency ordering and post-migration validation.
Implements backup strategies for databases, filesystems, and cloud resources using tar, rsync, pg_dump, AWS S3. Automates scheduling, retention, encryption, verification, and disaster recovery.
Implements immutable backup strategy using restic with S3-compatible storage and object lock for ransomware-resistant data protection with automated integrity verification and restore testing.