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Install rsync with Homebrew, apk, chocolatey, apt, dnf, MacPorts, Nix, pacman, zypper

Utility that provides fast incremental file transfer. Version 3.4.4 via Homebrew; verified 2026-06-26. Also installable with debian: sudo apt install rsync.

Install commandSecurity notes

agent safety

Agent safety answer

rsync transfers files locally or remotely and can overwrite or delete destinations.

Credential access

Reads SSH keys, source files, and paths selected for transfer.

Remote mutation

Can sync, overwrite, or delete files on remote hosts.

Publish/artifact risk

Can publish build artifacts or remove deployed files.

Recommended control

Gate remote syncs, deletes, and secret-bearing source paths.

Agent-use guidance

Allow dry runs; require approval for remote writes, deletes, and transfers of sensitive paths.

install

Additional install commands

macOS

Homebrewverified · 100%
brew install rsync

local Homebrew formula metadata

MacPortsverified · 94%
sudo port install rsync

MacPorts ports tree · net/rsync/Portfile · source: api.github.com

Linux

Alpine Linux apkverified · 92%
sudo apk add rsync

Alpine Linux edge package indexes · rsync · source: dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org

Debian aptverified · 92%
sudo apt install rsync

Debian stable package indexes · rsync · source: deb.debian.org

Fedora dnfverified · 92%
sudo dnf install rsync

Fedora Rawhide package metadata · rsync · source: dl.fedoraproject.org

Nixverified · 92%
nix profile install nixpkgs#rsync

nixpkgs package indexes · pkgs/by-name/rs/rsync/package.nix · source: api.github.com

Arch Linux pacmanverified · 92%
sudo pacman -S rsync

Arch Linux sync databases · rsync · source: geo.mirror.pkgbuild.com

openSUSE zypperverified · 92%
sudo zypper install rsync

openSUSE Tumbleweed package metadata · rsync · source: download.opensuse.org

overview

Package summary

Utility that provides fast incremental file transfer

Commands and aliases

  • rrsync
  • rsync
  • rsync-ssl

security posture

Risk level: blue

doc example: file synchronization tool.

Risk classifier

blue risk · high confidence · tool

Why

  • doc example: file synchronization tool

Signals

  • override:rsync

Install behavior

  • No Homebrew bottle metadata was recorded.

Recommended review

Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.

local files

Configuration and credential file locations

These source-backed paths show where this package keeps local settings or durable credentials. Automic Vault can use them as review targets for secret scanning, migration, and command approval.

Configuration files

Config paths the tool may read or write during local use.

Unix
~/.rsyncd.conf~/.config/rsync/rsyncd.conf

Credential files

Credential-bearing paths to review before unattended agent runs.

Unix
~/.rsync_pass~/.rsync-password~/.rsync.pass~/.rsyncd.conf~/.config/rsync/rsyncd.conf

executables

Installed executables

CommandKindExposureNote
rrsyncexecutableindexed executableDiscovered from the local executable index.
rsyncexecutableindexed executableDiscovered from the local executable index.
rsync-sslexecutableindexed executableDiscovered from the local executable index.

freshness

Version and freshness

These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.

page generated2026-08-03
manager version3.4.4
manager updated2026-06-26
local dataunknown
upstreamnot available
latest detectednot detected
  • okNo freshness warnings were generated.

install metadata

Package metadata

Package keybrew:rsync
Version3.4.4
Package managerHomebrew
Homepagehttps://rsync.samba.org/
Last updated2026-06-26T23:40:35-04:00
Pulseupdated
Bottlenot recorded
Servicenone declared

source database matches

Other package-manager records

Matches are pulled from external package-manager indexes and kept separate from local Automic Vault package links.

Debian apt95%

rsync 3.4.1+ds1-5+deb13u4

fast, versatile, remote (and local) file-copying tool

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apt install rsync
  • Section: net
  • Architecture: amd64
  • 8 dependencies
  • 4 optional deps
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Debian stable package indexes · deb.debian.org · Debian stable package indexes: rsync from https://deb.debian.org/debian/dists/stable/main/binary-amd64/Packages.xz
Nix95%

rsync

nix profile install nixpkgs#rsync
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
nixpkgs package indexes · api.github.com · nixpkgs package indexes: pkgs/by-name/rs/rsync/package.nix from https://api.github.com/repos/NixOS/nixpkgs/git/trees/master?recursive=1
Ubuntu apt95%

rsync 3.2.7-1ubuntu1

fast, versatile, remote (and local) file-copying tool

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apt install rsync
  • Section: net
  • Architecture: amd64
  • 9 dependencies
  • 4 optional deps
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package indexes · archive.ubuntu.com · Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package indexes: rsync from https://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/noble/main/binary-amd64/Packages.gz
apk95%

rrsync 3.4.4-r0

Restricted rsync, restricts rsync to a subdir declared in .ssh/authorized_keys

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apk add rrsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 1 dependencies
  • 1 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Alpine Linux edge package indexes · dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org · Alpine Linux edge package indexes: rrsync from https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/main/x86_64/APKINDEX.tar.gz
apk95%

rsync 3.4.4-r0

A file transfer program to keep remote files in sync

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apk add rsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 1 dependencies
  • 1 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Alpine Linux edge package indexes · dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org · Alpine Linux edge package indexes: rsync from https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/main/x86_64/APKINDEX.tar.gz
apk95%

rsync-doc 3.4.4-r0

A file transfer program to keep remote files in sync (documentation)

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apk add rsync-doc
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Alpine Linux edge package indexes · dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org · Alpine Linux edge package indexes: rsync-doc from https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/main/x86_64/APKINDEX.tar.gz
apk95%

rsync-openrc 3.4.4-r0

A file transfer program to keep remote files in sync (OpenRC init scripts)

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo apk add rsync-openrc
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Alpine Linux edge package indexes · dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org · Alpine Linux edge package indexes: rsync-openrc from https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/edge/main/x86_64/APKINDEX.tar.gz
dnf95%

rsync 3.4.4-3.fc45

A program for synchronizing files over a network

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo dnf install rsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Category: Unspecified
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 9 dependencies
  • 3 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Fedora Rawhide package metadata · dl.fedoraproject.org · Fedora Rawhide package metadata: rsync from https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Everything/x86_64/os/repodata/07190dc5ae9f35ae73866675fed6d95fe6e8d9fe22c9d7cdf85862cb2ed24a4c-primary.xml.zst
dnf95%

rsync-daemon 3.4.4-3.fc45

Service for anonymous access to rsync

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo dnf install rsync-daemon
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Category: Unspecified
  • Architecture: noarch
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 3 dependencies
  • 2 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Fedora Rawhide package metadata · dl.fedoraproject.org · Fedora Rawhide package metadata: rsync-daemon from https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Everything/x86_64/os/repodata/07190dc5ae9f35ae73866675fed6d95fe6e8d9fe22c9d7cdf85862cb2ed24a4c-primary.xml.zst
dnf95%

rsync-rrsync 3.4.4-3.fc45

A script to setup restricted rsync users via ssh logins

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo dnf install rsync-rrsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Category: Unspecified
  • Architecture: noarch
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 3 dependencies
  • 1 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Fedora Rawhide package metadata · dl.fedoraproject.org · Fedora Rawhide package metadata: rsync-rrsync from https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/development/rawhide/Everything/x86_64/os/repodata/07190dc5ae9f35ae73866675fed6d95fe6e8d9fe22c9d7cdf85862cb2ed24a4c-primary.xml.zst
pacman95%

rsync 3.4.4-1

A fast and versatile file copying tool for remote and local files

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo pacman -S rsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • 9 dependencies
  • 1 optional deps
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Arch Linux sync databases · geo.mirror.pkgbuild.com · Arch Linux sync databases: rsync from https://geo.mirror.pkgbuild.com/extra/os/x86_64/extra.db.tar.gz
zypper95%

rsync 3.4.3-2.3

Versatile tool for fast incremental file transfer

https://rsync.samba.org/

sudo zypper install rsync
  • License: GPL-3.0-or-later
  • Category: Productivity/Networking/Other
  • Architecture: x86_64
  • Source Package: rsync
  • 12 dependencies
  • 1 provides
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
openSUSE Tumbleweed package metadata · download.opensuse.org · openSUSE Tumbleweed package metadata: rsync from https://download.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/repo/oss/repodata/50b07339cb64c8ed4091bdbabddadc1ff5737b090e478818a195b40d8a3292861a879139b4a3987c31109699fde9fbf4a716367ddf4eef77da75f96e3193d6ed-primary.xml.zst
MacPorts95%

rsync

sudo port install rsync
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
MacPorts ports tree · api.github.com · MacPorts ports tree: net/rsync/Portfile from https://api.github.com/repos/macports/macports-ports/git/trees/master?recursive=1
Chocolatey95%

rsync

choco install rsync
  • normalized package name match
  • Matched by: Rsync
Chocolatey community package catalog · community.chocolatey.org · Chocolatey community package catalog: rsync from http://community.chocolatey.org/api/v2/Packages?$filter=IsLatestVersion&$select=Id&$top=1000&$skiptoken='11','revouninstallerpro'
Nix92%

rrsync

nix profile install nixpkgs#rrsync
  • installed executable or alias match
  • Matched by: Rrsync
nixpkgs package indexes · api.github.com · nixpkgs package indexes: pkgs/by-name/rr/rrsync/package.nix from https://api.github.com/repos/NixOS/nixpkgs/git/trees/master?recursive=1

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Used sources

  • Geiger risk classifier
  • cross-ecosystem install command graph
  • curated agent safety answer
  • curated configuration and credential file locations
  • external package-manager database matches
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