Panther
A lightweight database backup service that works both locally and remotely, developed completely in Java for a seamless cross-platform experience.
Industry
Data Management Technology
Stack
Java
SQL
Automated and manual database backups
Panther supports both scheduled and on-demand backups for MySQL and MariaDB databases. It runs as a standalone desktop app, terminal utility, or as a Java library—giving developers flexibility in how it's used across different environments.
Designed for performance
Unlike traditional MySQL dump tools that rely on the host machine and can cause performance bottlenecks, Panther performs backups remotely through lightweight queries—shifting the load to the remote server and reducing strain on the local system.
Supports multiple sessions
Panther can run multiple sessions at once, each targeting a different host or database. Sessions are saved as .phr files and can be reloaded later. Connections can also be established via SSH for enhanced security.
Flexible backup compression
Users can choose to automatically compress backup files into .zip, .gz, .tar, or .tar.gz formats—making storage and transfer more efficient.
