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anybackup-ai/foundationcommon

Analysis updated 2026-07-21 · repo last pushed 2026-04-30

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TLDR

A shared code library used by AnyBackup V9, an enterprise data backup platform. It provides reusable modules for databases, encryption, document generation, and backup of systems like Kubernetes and virtual machines.

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    What it does
      Shared toolbox
      Backup building blocks
      Document generation
    Tech stack
      Go
      Python
      Chinese crypto
      Message queues
    Use cases
      Build backup plugins
      Add new backup targets
      Reuse networking code
    Audience
      AnyBackup developers
      Plugin developers
    License
      SSPL-1.0
      Source available

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build a new backup plugin for AnyBackup V9 using pre-existing networking and encryption modules.

USE CASE 2

Add support for backing up a new target like physical servers by pulling in shared backup core libraries.

USE CASE 3

Reuse document generation tools to produce PDF or Word reports within AnyBackup services.

USE CASE 4

Integrate multi-language translation and logging utilities into a new AnyBackup feature.

What is it built with?

GoPython

How does it compare?

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LanguageGoGoGo
Last pushed2026-04-302019-05-17—
MaintenanceMaintainedDormant—
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity4/53/52/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1day+

This is a shared library for a complex enterprise backup system, so making meaningful use of it requires understanding the broader AnyBackup V9 architecture.

Source is available under SSPL-1.0, which lets you view and use the code but requires you to open-source any service you build on top of it.

In plain English

foundationCommon is essentially the shared toolbox behind AnyBackup V9, a data backup and protection platform. Think of it as a collection of pre-built parts and foundational code that other, larger AnyBackup products use to get their work done. It doesn't do anything on its own as a standalone app, rather, it gives developers building higher-level backup services and plugins a common set of tools so they don't have to reinvent the wheel every time. Inside this repository are dozens of different modules written in Go and Python. These handle a wide variety of background tasks: interacting with databases, generating PDF and Word documents, managing encryption keys, and translating apps into multiple languages. There are also specific building blocks for backing up things like virtual machines, Kubernetes environments, Microsoft Exchange, and OneDrive. By keeping all these shared utilities in one place, the project ensures consistency across the entire AnyBackup ecosystem. The people who would use this are developers working on AnyBackup V9 or its related plugins. For example, if a developer is building a new feature to back up physical servers, they can pull in the existing backup core library and networking tools from this project. Instead of writing new code to handle logging or encryption from scratch, they just plug in the pre-existing modules, saving time and reducing the chance of bugs. The project is notable for its breadth, acting as a monolithic repository for a complex enterprise backup system. It bundles everything from high-performance networking and message queue clients to support for specific Chinese cryptographic algorithms. The code is open source under the SSPL-1.0 license, meaning it's available for others to view and use, though it is highly tailored to the specific needs of the AnyBackup architecture.

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Prompt 1
Help me understand the structure of the foundationCommon repository so I can find which modules to import for building a new AnyBackup V9 backup plugin.
Prompt 2
Walk me through how the backup core library in foundationCommon works, focusing on how it supports backing up Kubernetes and virtual machines.
Prompt 3
Show me how to use the encryption and Chinese cryptographic algorithm modules from foundationCommon in a Go service.
Prompt 4
Explain how the document generation modules in foundationCommon can produce PDF and Word files and how to call them from my code.

Frequently asked questions

What is foundationcommon?

A shared code library used by AnyBackup V9, an enterprise data backup platform. It provides reusable modules for databases, encryption, document generation, and backup of systems like Kubernetes and virtual machines.

What language is foundationcommon written in?

Mainly Go. The stack also includes Go, Python.

Is foundationcommon actively maintained?

Maintained — commit in last 6 months (last push 2026-04-30).

What license does foundationcommon use?

Source is available under SSPL-1.0, which lets you view and use the code but requires you to open-source any service you build on top of it.

How hard is foundationcommon to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1day+ to a first successful run.

Who is foundationcommon for?

Mainly developer.

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