Back up your device without vendor lock-ins, using insecure software or root. Supports encryption and compression out of the box. Works cross-platform.
In some instances, a user may not want a particular directory (or files within this directory) to be included in a backup. It would be helpful if they were able to exclude a list of (arbitrary) directories/files.
In particular, this allows the user to avoid:
Extremely large folders - may take up too much space on the target device, or simply take too long to be practical for regular backups
examples: DCIM, Music, Pictures
Folders with sensitive contents - may cause a security concern if restored onto another device
examples: PGP keys, private files, work material, etc.
Folders which contain material that is NOT desired for a later restore
examples: creating a "generic" backup which can be exported to other devices (regardless of manufacturer), selectively exporting data like pictures/videos for external storage (without extras like Alarms, Android, Ringtones, etc.)
In some instances, a user may not want a particular directory (or files within this directory) to be included in a backup. It would be helpful if they were able to exclude a list of (arbitrary) directories/files.
In particular, this allows the user to avoid:
DCIM,Music,PicturesAlarms,Android,Ringtones, etc.)[...]/somedir/somefile.md,[...]/Documents/backup/huge_archive.tar.gz,[...]/Pictures/TOP_SECRET_BLUEPRINTS_DO_NOT_LEAK/This would be a nice quality of life feature, and help bring this tool up to par with the functionality of other backup solutions.