feat: Backup and Restore first version

docs/README.md

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   - [Voice Interface](usage.md#voice-interface)
   - [Mathematical Expressions](usage.md#mathematical-expressions)
   - [File Browser](usage.md#file-browser)
+  - [Backup & Restore](usage.md#backup--restore)
 - [Architecture Overview](architecture.md)
   - [System Architecture](architecture.md#system-architecture)
   - [Runtime Architecture](architecture.md#runtime-architecture)
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   - [Documentation Stack](contribution.md#documentation-stack)
 - [Troubleshooting and FAQ](troubleshooting.md)
   - [Frequently Asked Questions](troubleshooting.md#frequently-asked-questions)
-  - [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md#troubleshooting)
+  - [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md#troubleshooting)

docs/designs/backup-specification-backend.md

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+# Agent Zero Backup/Restore Backend Specification
+
+## Overview
+This specification defines the backend implementation for Agent Zero's backup and restore functionality, providing users with the ability to backup and restore their Agent Zero configurations, data, and custom files using glob pattern-based selection. The backup functionality is implemented as a dedicated "backup" tab in the settings interface for easy access and organization.
+
+## Core Requirements
+
+### Backup Flow
+1. User configures backup paths using glob patterns in settings modal
+2. Backend creates zip archive with selected files and metadata
+3. Archive is provided as download to user
+
+### Restore Flow
+1. User uploads backup archive in settings modal
+2. Backend extracts and validates metadata
+3. User confirms file list and destination paths
+4. Backend restores files to specified locations
+
+## Backend Architecture
+
+### 1. Settings Integration
+
+#### Settings Schema Extension
+Add backup/restore section with dedicated tab to `python/helpers/settings.py`:
+
+**Integration Notes:**
+- Leverages existing settings button handler pattern (follows MCP servers example)
+- Integrates with Agent Zero's established error handling and toast notification system
+- Uses existing file operation helpers with RFC support for development mode compatibility
+
+```python
+# Add to SettingsSection in convert_out() function
+backup_section: SettingsSection = {
+    "id": "backup_restore",
+    "title": "Backup & Restore",
+    "description": "Backup and restore Agent Zero data and configurations using glob pattern-based file selection.",
+    "fields": [
+        {
+            "id": "backup_create",
+            "title": "Create Backup",
+            "description": "Create a backup archive of selected files and configurations using customizable patterns.",
+            "type": "button",
+            "value": "Create Backup",
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "backup_restore",
+            "title": "Restore from Backup",
+            "description": "Restore files and configurations from a backup archive with pattern-based selection.",
+            "type": "button",
+            "value": "Restore Backup",
+        }
+    ],
+    "tab": "backup",  # Dedicated backup tab for clean organization
+}
+```
+
+#### Default Backup Configuration
+The backup system now uses **resolved absolute filesystem paths** instead of placeholders, ensuring compatibility across different deployment environments (Docker containers, direct host installations, different users).
+
+```python
+def _get_default_patterns(self) -> str:
+    """Get default backup patterns with resolved absolute paths"""
+    # Ensure paths don't have double slashes
+    agent_root = self.agent_zero_root.rstrip('/')
+    user_home = self.user_home.rstrip('/')
+
+    return f"""# Agent Zero Knowledge (excluding defaults)
+{agent_root}/knowledge/**
+!{agent_root}/knowledge/default/**
+
+# Agent Zero Instruments (excluding defaults)
+{agent_root}/instruments/**
+!{agent_root}/instruments/default/**
+
+# Memory (excluding embeddings cache)
+{agent_root}/memory/**
+!{agent_root}/memory/embeddings/**
+
+# Configuration and Settings (CRITICAL)
+{agent_root}/.env
+{agent_root}/tmp/settings.json
+{agent_root}/tmp/chats/**
+{agent_root}/tmp/tasks/**
+{agent_root}/tmp/uploads/**
+
+# User Home Directory (excluding hidden files by default)
+{user_home}/**
+!{user_home}/.*/**
+!{user_home}/.*"""
+```
+
+**Example Resolved Patterns** (varies by environment):
+```
+# Docker container environment
+/a0/knowledge/**
+!/a0/knowledge/default/**
+/root/**
+!/root/.*/**
+!/root/.*
+
+# Host environment
+/home/rafael/a0/data/knowledge/**
+!/home/rafael/a0/data/knowledge/default/**
+/home/rafael/**
+!/home/rafael/.*/**
+!/home/rafael/.*
+```
+
+> **⚠️ CRITICAL FILE NOTICE**: The `{agent_root}/.env` file contains essential configuration including API keys, model settings, and runtime parameters. This file is **REQUIRED** for Agent Zero to function properly and should always be included in backups alongside `settings.json`. Without this file, restored Agent Zero instances will not have access to configured language models or external services.
+
+### 2. API Endpoints
+
+#### 2.1 Backup Test Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_test.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+import json
+
+class BackupTest(ApiHandler):
+    """Test backup patterns and return matched files"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        patterns = input.get("patterns", "")
+        include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+        max_files = input.get("max_files", 1000)  # Limit for preview
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            matched_files = await backup_service.test_patterns(
+                patterns=patterns,
+                include_hidden=include_hidden,
+                max_files=max_files
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "files": matched_files,
+                "total_count": len(matched_files),
+                "truncated": len(matched_files) >= max_files
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+#### 2.2 Backup Create Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_create.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response, send_file
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+import tempfile
+import os
+
+class BackupCreate(ApiHandler):
+    """Create backup archive and provide download"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        patterns = input.get("patterns", "")
+        include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+        backup_name = input.get("backup_name", "agent-zero-backup")
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            zip_path = await backup_service.create_backup(
+                patterns=patterns,
+                include_hidden=include_hidden,
+                backup_name=backup_name
+            )
+
+            # Return file for download
+            return send_file(
+                zip_path,
+                as_attachment=True,
+                download_name=f"{backup_name}.zip",
+                mimetype='application/zip'
+            )
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+#### 2.3 Backup Restore Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_restore.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+
+class BackupRestore(ApiHandler):
+    """Restore files from backup archive"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        # Get restore configuration
+        restore_patterns = input.get("restore_patterns", "")
+        overwrite_policy = input.get("overwrite_policy", "overwrite")  # overwrite, skip, backup
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            result = await backup_service.restore_backup(
+                backup_file=backup_file,
+                restore_patterns=restore_patterns,
+                overwrite_policy=overwrite_policy
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "restored_files": result["restored_files"],
+                "skipped_files": result["skipped_files"],
+                "errors": result["errors"]
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+#### 2.4 Backup Restore Preview Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_restore_preview.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+
+class BackupRestorePreview(ApiHandler):
+    """Preview files that would be restored based on patterns"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        restore_patterns = input.get("restore_patterns", "")
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            preview_result = await backup_service.preview_restore(
+                backup_file=backup_file,
+                restore_patterns=restore_patterns
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "files": preview_result["files"],
+                "total_count": preview_result["total_count"],
+                "skipped_count": preview_result["skipped_count"]
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+#### 2.5 Backup File Preview Grouped Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_preview_grouped.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+
+class BackupPreviewGrouped(ApiHandler):
+    """Get grouped file preview with smart directory organization"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        patterns = input.get("patterns", "")
+        include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+        max_depth = input.get("max_depth", 3)
+        search_filter = input.get("search_filter", "")
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            grouped_preview = await backup_service.get_grouped_file_preview(
+                patterns=patterns,
+                include_hidden=include_hidden,
+                max_depth=max_depth,
+                search_filter=search_filter
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "groups": grouped_preview["groups"],
+                "stats": grouped_preview["stats"],
+                "total_files": grouped_preview["total_files"],
+                "total_size": grouped_preview["total_size"]
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+#### 2.6 Backup Progress Stream Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_progress_stream.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response, stream_template
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+import json
+
+class BackupProgressStream(ApiHandler):
+    """Stream real-time backup progress"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        patterns = input.get("patterns", "")
+        include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+        backup_name = input.get("backup_name", "agent-zero-backup")
+
+        def generate_progress():
+            try:
+                backup_service = BackupService()
+
+                # Generator function for streaming progress
+                for progress_data in backup_service.create_backup_with_progress(
+                    patterns=patterns,
+                    include_hidden=include_hidden,
+                    backup_name=backup_name
+                ):
+                    yield f"data: {json.dumps(progress_data)}\n\n"
+
+            except Exception as e:
+                yield f"data: {json.dumps({'error': str(e), 'completed': True})}\n\n"
+
+        return Response(
+            generate_progress(),
+            content_type='text/event-stream',
+            headers={
+                'Cache-Control': 'no-cache',
+                'Connection': 'keep-alive'
+            }
+        )
+```
+
+#### 2.7 Backup Inspect Endpoint
+**File**: `python/api/backup_inspect.py`
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+
+class BackupInspect(ApiHandler):
+    """Inspect backup archive and return metadata"""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            metadata = await backup_service.inspect_backup(backup_file)
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "metadata": metadata,
+                "files": metadata.get("files", []),
+                "include_patterns": metadata.get("include_patterns", []),  # Array of include patterns
+                "exclude_patterns": metadata.get("exclude_patterns", []),  # Array of exclude patterns
+                "default_patterns": metadata.get("backup_config", {}).get("default_patterns", ""),
+                "agent_zero_version": metadata.get("agent_zero_version", "unknown"),
+                "timestamp": metadata.get("timestamp", ""),
+                "backup_name": metadata.get("backup_name", ""),
+                "total_files": metadata.get("total_files", len(metadata.get("files", []))),
+                "backup_size": metadata.get("backup_size", 0),
+                "include_hidden": metadata.get("include_hidden", False)
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }
+```
+
+### 3. Backup Service Implementation
+
+#### Core Service Class
+**File**: `python/helpers/backup.py`
+
+**RFC Integration Notes:**
+The BackupService leverages Agent Zero's existing file operation helpers which already support RFC (Remote Function Call) routing for development mode. This ensures seamless operation whether running in direct mode or with container isolation.
+
+```python
+import zipfile
+import json
+import os
+import tempfile
+import datetime
+from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
+from pathspec import PathSpec
+from pathspec.patterns import GitWildMatchPattern
+from python.helpers import files, runtime, git
+import shutil
+
+class BackupService:
+    """Core backup and restore service for Agent Zero"""
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.agent_zero_version = self._get_agent_zero_version()
+        self.agent_zero_root = files.get_abs_path("")  # Resolved Agent Zero root
+        self.user_home = os.path.expanduser("~")       # Current user's home directory
+
+    def _get_default_patterns(self) -> str:
+        """Get default backup patterns from specification"""
+        return DEFAULT_BACKUP_PATTERNS
+
+    def _get_agent_zero_version(self) -> str:
+        """Get current Agent Zero version"""
+        try:
+            # Get version from git info (same as run_ui.py)
+            gitinfo = git.get_git_info()
+            return gitinfo.get("version", "development")
+        except:
+            return "unknown"
+
+    def _resolve_path(self, pattern_path: str) -> str:
+        """Resolve pattern path to absolute system path (now patterns are already absolute)"""
+        return pattern_path
+
+    def _unresolve_path(self, abs_path: str) -> str:
+        """Convert absolute path back to pattern path (now patterns are already absolute)"""
+        return abs_path
+
+    def _parse_patterns(self, patterns: str) -> tuple[list[str], list[str]]:
+        """Parse patterns string into include and exclude pattern arrays"""
+        include_patterns = []
+        exclude_patterns = []
+
+        for line in patterns.split('\n'):
+            line = line.strip()
+            if not line or line.startswith('#'):
+                continue
+
+            if line.startswith('!'):
+                # Exclude pattern
+                exclude_patterns.append(line[1:])  # Remove the '!' prefix
+            else:
+                # Include pattern
+                include_patterns.append(line)
+
+        return include_patterns, exclude_patterns
+
+    def _patterns_to_string(self, include_patterns: list[str], exclude_patterns: list[str]) -> str:
+        """Convert pattern arrays back to patterns string for pathspec processing"""
+        patterns = []
+
+        # Add include patterns
+        for pattern in include_patterns:
+            patterns.append(pattern)
+
+        # Add exclude patterns with '!' prefix
+        for pattern in exclude_patterns:
+            patterns.append(f"!{pattern}")
+
+        return '\n'.join(patterns)
+
+    async def _get_system_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Collect system information for metadata"""
+        import platform
+        import psutil
+
+        try:
+            return {
+                "platform": platform.platform(),
+                "system": platform.system(),
+                "release": platform.release(),
+                "version": platform.version(),
+                "machine": platform.machine(),
+                "processor": platform.processor(),
+                "architecture": platform.architecture()[0],
+                "hostname": platform.node(),
+                "python_version": platform.python_version(),
+                "cpu_count": str(psutil.cpu_count()),
+                "memory_total": str(psutil.virtual_memory().total),
+                "disk_usage": str(psutil.disk_usage('/').total if os.path.exists('/') else 0)
+            }
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {"error": f"Failed to collect system info: {str(e)}"}
+
+    async def _get_environment_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Collect environment information for metadata"""
+        try:
+            return {
+                "user": os.environ.get("USER", "unknown"),
+                "home": os.environ.get("HOME", "unknown"),
+                "shell": os.environ.get("SHELL", "unknown"),
+                "path": os.environ.get("PATH", "")[:200] + "..." if len(os.environ.get("PATH", "")) > 200 else os.environ.get("PATH", ""),
+                "timezone": str(datetime.datetime.now().astimezone().tzinfo),
+                "working_directory": os.getcwd(),
+                "agent_zero_root": files.get_abs_path(""),
+                "runtime_mode": "development" if runtime.is_development() else "production"
+            }
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {"error": f"Failed to collect environment info: {str(e)}"}
+
+    async def _get_backup_author(self) -> str:
+        """Get backup author/system identifier"""
+        try:
+            import getpass
+            username = getpass.getuser()
+            hostname = platform.node()
+            return f"{username}@{hostname}"
+        except:
+            return "unknown"
+
+    async def _calculate_file_checksums(self, matched_files: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> Dict[str, str]:
+        """Calculate SHA-256 checksums for files"""
+        import hashlib
+
+        checksums = {}
+        for file_info in matched_files:
+            try:
+                real_path = file_info["real_path"]
+                if os.path.exists(real_path) and os.path.isfile(real_path):
+                    hash_sha256 = hashlib.sha256()
+                    with open(real_path, "rb") as f:
+                        for chunk in iter(lambda: f.read(4096), b""):
+                            hash_sha256.update(chunk)
+                    checksums[real_path] = hash_sha256.hexdigest()
+            except Exception:
+                checksums[file_info["real_path"]] = "error"
+
+        return checksums
+
+    async def _count_directories(self, matched_files: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> int:
+        """Count unique directories in file list"""
+        directories = set()
+        for file_info in matched_files:
+            dir_path = os.path.dirname(file_info["path"])
+            if dir_path:
+                directories.add(dir_path)
+        return len(directories)
+
+    def _calculate_backup_checksum(self, zip_path: str) -> str:
+        """Calculate checksum of the entire backup file"""
+        import hashlib
+
+        try:
+            hash_sha256 = hashlib.sha256()
+            with open(zip_path, "rb") as f:
+                for chunk in iter(lambda: f.read(4096), b""):
+                    hash_sha256.update(chunk)
+            return hash_sha256.hexdigest()
+        except Exception:
+            return "error"
+
+    async def test_patterns(self, patterns: str, include_hidden: bool = False, max_files: int = 1000) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Test backup patterns and return list of matched files"""
+
+        # Parse patterns using pathspec
+        pattern_lines = [line.strip() for line in patterns.split('\n') if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+
+        if not pattern_lines:
+            return []
+
+        matched_files = []
+        processed_count = 0
+
+        try:
+            spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines)
+
+            # Walk through base directories
+            for base_pattern_path, base_real_path in self.base_paths.items():
+                if not os.path.exists(base_real_path):
+                    continue
+
+                for root, dirs, files_list in os.walk(base_real_path):
+                    # Filter hidden directories if not included
+                    if not include_hidden:
+                        dirs[:] = [d for d in dirs if not d.startswith('.')]
+
+                    for file in files_list:
+                        if processed_count >= max_files:
+                            break
+
+                        # Skip hidden files if not included
+                        if not include_hidden and file.startswith('.'):
+                            continue
+
+                        file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
+                        pattern_path = self._unresolve_path(file_path)
+
+                        # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                        relative_path = pattern_path.lstrip('/')
+
+                        if spec.match_file(relative_path):
+                            try:
+                                stat = os.stat(file_path)
+                                matched_files.append({
+                                    "path": pattern_path,
+                                    "real_path": file_path,
+                                    "size": stat.st_size,
+                                    "modified": datetime.datetime.fromtimestamp(stat.st_mtime).isoformat(),
+                                    "type": "file"
+                                })
+                                processed_count += 1
+                            except (OSError, IOError):
+                                # Skip files we can't access
+                                continue
+
+                    if processed_count >= max_files:
+                        break
+
+                if processed_count >= max_files:
+                    break
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error processing patterns: {str(e)}")
+
+        return matched_files
+
+    async def create_backup(self, patterns: str, include_hidden: bool = False, backup_name: str = "agent-zero-backup") -> str:
+        """Create backup archive with selected files"""
+
+        # Get matched files
+        matched_files = await self.test_patterns(patterns, include_hidden, max_files=10000)
+
+        if not matched_files:
+            raise Exception("No files matched the backup patterns")
+
+        # Create temporary zip file
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        zip_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, f"{backup_name}.zip")
+
+        try:
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_path, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
+                # Calculate file checksums for integrity verification
+                file_checksums = await self._calculate_file_checksums(matched_files)
+
+                # Add comprehensive metadata - this is the control file for backup/restore
+                include_patterns, exclude_patterns = self._parse_patterns(patterns)
+
+                metadata = {
+                    # Basic backup information
+                    "agent_zero_version": self.agent_zero_version,
+                    "timestamp": datetime.datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                    "backup_name": backup_name,
+                    "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+
+                    # Pattern arrays for granular control during restore
+                    "include_patterns": include_patterns,  # Array of include patterns
+                    "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,  # Array of exclude patterns
+
+                    # System and environment information
+                    "system_info": await self._get_system_info(),
+                    "environment_info": await self._get_environment_info(),
+                    "backup_author": await self._get_backup_author(),
+
+                    # Backup configuration
+                    "backup_config": {
+                        "default_patterns": self._get_default_patterns(),
+                        "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+                        "compression_level": 6,
+                        "integrity_check": True
+                    },
+
+                    # File information with checksums
+                    "files": [
+                        {
+                            "path": f["path"],
+                            "size": f["size"],
+                            "modified": f["modified"],
+                            "checksum": file_checksums.get(f["real_path"], ""),
+                            "type": "file"
+                        }
+                        for f in matched_files
+                    ],
+
+                    # Statistics
+                    "total_files": len(matched_files),
+                    "backup_size": sum(f["size"] for f in matched_files),
+                    "directory_count": await self._count_directories(matched_files),
+
+                    # Integrity verification
+                    "backup_checksum": "",  # Will be calculated after backup creation
+                    "verification_method": "sha256"
+                }
+
+                zipf.writestr("metadata.json", json.dumps(metadata, indent=2))
+
+                # Add files
+                for file_info in matched_files:
+                    real_path = file_info["real_path"]
+                    archive_path = file_info["path"].lstrip('/')
+
+                    try:
+                        if os.path.exists(real_path) and os.path.isfile(real_path):
+                            zipf.write(real_path, archive_path)
+                    except (OSError, IOError) as e:
+                        # Log error but continue with other files
+                        print(f"Warning: Could not backup file {real_path}: {e}")
+                        continue
+
+            return zip_path
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Cleanup on error
+            if os.path.exists(zip_path):
+                os.remove(zip_path)
+            raise Exception(f"Error creating backup: {str(e)}")
+
+    async def inspect_backup(self, backup_file) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Inspect backup archive and return metadata"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read metadata
+                if "metadata.json" not in zipf.namelist():
+                    raise Exception("Invalid backup file: missing metadata.json")
+
+                metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Add file list from archive
+                files_in_archive = [name for name in zipf.namelist() if name != "metadata.json"]
+                metadata["files_in_archive"] = files_in_archive
+
+                return metadata
+
+        except zipfile.BadZipFile:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: not a valid zip archive")
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: corrupted metadata")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+
+    async def get_grouped_file_preview(self, patterns: str, include_hidden: bool = False, max_depth: int = 3, search_filter: str = "") -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get files organized in smart groups with depth limitation"""
+
+        # Get all matched files
+        all_files = await self.test_patterns(patterns, include_hidden, max_files=10000)
+
+        # Apply search filter if provided
+        if search_filter.strip():
+            search_lower = search_filter.lower()
+            all_files = [f for f in all_files if search_lower in f["path"].lower()]
+
+        # Group files by directory structure
+        groups = {}
+        total_size = 0
+
+        for file_info in all_files:
+            path = file_info["path"]
+            total_size += file_info["size"]
+
+            # Split path and limit depth
+            path_parts = path.strip('/').split('/')
+
+            # Limit to max_depth for grouping
+            if len(path_parts) > max_depth:
+                group_path = '/' + '/'.join(path_parts[:max_depth])
+                is_truncated = True
+            else:
+                group_path = '/' + '/'.join(path_parts[:-1]) if len(path_parts) > 1 else '/'
+                is_truncated = False
+
+            if group_path not in groups:
+                groups[group_path] = {
+                    "path": group_path,
+                    "files": [],
+                    "file_count": 0,
+                    "total_size": 0,
+                    "is_truncated": False,
+                    "subdirectories": set()
+                }
+
+            groups[group_path]["files"].append(file_info)
+            groups[group_path]["file_count"] += 1
+            groups[group_path]["total_size"] += file_info["size"]
+            groups[group_path]["is_truncated"] = groups[group_path]["is_truncated"] or is_truncated
+
+            # Track subdirectories for truncated groups
+            if is_truncated and len(path_parts) > max_depth:
+                next_dir = path_parts[max_depth]
+                groups[group_path]["subdirectories"].add(next_dir)
+
+        # Convert groups to sorted list and add display info
+        sorted_groups = []
+        for group_path, group_info in sorted(groups.items()):
+            group_info["subdirectories"] = sorted(list(group_info["subdirectories"]))
+
+            # Limit displayed files for UI performance
+            if len(group_info["files"]) > 50:
+                group_info["displayed_files"] = group_info["files"][:50]
+                group_info["additional_files"] = len(group_info["files"]) - 50
+            else:
+                group_info["displayed_files"] = group_info["files"]
+                group_info["additional_files"] = 0
+
+            sorted_groups.append(group_info)
+
+        return {
+            "groups": sorted_groups,
+            "stats": {
+                "total_groups": len(sorted_groups),
+                "total_files": len(all_files),
+                "total_size": total_size,
+                "search_applied": bool(search_filter.strip()),
+                "max_depth": max_depth
+            },
+            "total_files": len(all_files),
+            "total_size": total_size
+        }
+
+    def create_backup_with_progress(self, patterns: str, include_hidden: bool = False, backup_name: str = "agent-zero-backup"):
+        """Generator that yields backup progress for streaming"""
+
+        try:
+            # Step 1: Get matched files
+            yield {
+                "stage": "discovery",
+                "message": "Scanning files...",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "completed": False
+            }
+
+            import asyncio
+            matched_files = asyncio.run(self.test_patterns(patterns, include_hidden, max_files=10000))
+
+            if not matched_files:
+                yield {
+                    "stage": "error",
+                    "message": "No files matched the backup patterns",
+                    "progress": 0,
+                    "completed": True,
+                    "error": True
+                }
+                return
+
+            total_files = len(matched_files)
+
+            yield {
+                "stage": "discovery",
+                "message": f"Found {total_files} files to backup",
+                "progress": 10,
+                "completed": False,
+                "total_files": total_files
+            }
+
+            # Step 2: Calculate checksums
+            yield {
+                "stage": "checksums",
+                "message": "Calculating file checksums...",
+                "progress": 15,
+                "completed": False
+            }
+
+            file_checksums = asyncio.run(self._calculate_file_checksums(matched_files))
+
+            # Step 3: Create backup
+            temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+            zip_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, f"{backup_name}.zip")
+
+            yield {
+                "stage": "backup",
+                "message": "Creating backup archive...",
+                "progress": 20,
+                "completed": False
+            }
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_path, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
+                # Create and add metadata first
+                metadata = {
+                    "agent_zero_version": self.agent_zero_version,
+                    "timestamp": datetime.datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                    "backup_name": backup_name,
+                    "backup_patterns": patterns,
+                    "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+                    "system_info": asyncio.run(self._get_system_info()),
+                    "environment_info": asyncio.run(self._get_environment_info()),
+                    "backup_author": asyncio.run(self._get_backup_author()),
+                    "backup_config": {
+                        "default_patterns": self._get_default_patterns(),
+                        "custom_patterns": patterns,
+                        "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+                        "compression_level": 6,
+                        "integrity_check": True
+                    },
+                    "files": [
+                        {
+                            "path": f["path"],
+                            "size": f["size"],
+                            "modified": f["modified"],
+                            "checksum": file_checksums.get(f["real_path"], ""),
+                            "type": "file"
+                        }
+                        for f in matched_files
+                    ],
+                    "total_files": len(matched_files),
+                    "backup_size": sum(f["size"] for f in matched_files),
+                    "directory_count": asyncio.run(self._count_directories(matched_files)),
+                    "backup_checksum": "",
+                    "verification_method": "sha256"
+                }
+
+                zipf.writestr("metadata.json", json.dumps(metadata, indent=2))
+
+                # Add files with progress updates
+                for i, file_info in enumerate(matched_files):
+                    real_path = file_info["real_path"]
+                    archive_path = file_info["path"].lstrip('/')
+
+                    try:
+                        if os.path.exists(real_path) and os.path.isfile(real_path):
+                            zipf.write(real_path, archive_path)
+
+                            # Yield progress every 10 files or at key milestones
+                            if i % 10 == 0 or i == total_files - 1:
+                                progress = 20 + (i + 1) / total_files * 70  # 20-90%
+                                yield {
+                                    "stage": "backup",
+                                    "message": f"Adding file: {file_info['path']}",
+                                    "progress": int(progress),
+                                    "completed": False,
+                                    "current_file": i + 1,
+                                    "total_files": total_files,
+                                    "file_path": file_info["path"]
+                                }
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        yield {
+                            "stage": "warning",
+                            "message": f"Failed to backup file: {file_info['path']} - {str(e)}",
+                            "progress": int(20 + (i + 1) / total_files * 70),
+                            "completed": False,
+                            "warning": True
+                        }
+
+            # Step 4: Calculate final checksum
+            yield {
+                "stage": "finalization",
+                "message": "Calculating backup checksum...",
+                "progress": 95,
+                "completed": False
+            }
+
+            backup_checksum = self._calculate_backup_checksum(zip_path)
+
+            # Step 5: Complete
+            yield {
+                "stage": "completed",
+                "message": "Backup created successfully",
+                "progress": 100,
+                "completed": True,
+                "success": True,
+                "backup_path": zip_path,
+                "backup_checksum": backup_checksum,
+                "total_files": total_files,
+                "backup_size": os.path.getsize(zip_path)
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            yield {
+                "stage": "error",
+                "message": f"Backup failed: {str(e)}",
+                "progress": 0,
+                "completed": True,
+                "error": True
+            }
+
+    async def restore_backup(self, backup_file, restore_patterns: str, overwrite_policy: str = "overwrite") -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Restore files from backup archive"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        restored_files = []
+        skipped_files = []
+        errors = []
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            # Parse restore patterns if provided
+            if restore_patterns.strip():
+                pattern_lines = [line.strip() for line in restore_patterns.split('\n')
+                               if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+                spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines) if pattern_lines else None
+            else:
+                spec = None
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read metadata
+                if "metadata.json" in zipf.namelist():
+                    metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                    metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Process each file in archive
+                for archive_path in zipf.namelist():
+                    if archive_path == "metadata.json":
+                        continue
+
+                    # Check if file matches restore patterns
+                    if spec and not spec.match_file(archive_path):
+                        skipped_files.append({
+                            "path": archive_path,
+                            "reason": "not_matched_by_pattern"
+                        })
+                        continue
+
+                    # Determine target path
+                    target_path = self._resolve_path("/" + archive_path)
+
+                    try:
+                        # Handle overwrite policy
+                        if os.path.exists(target_path):
+                            if overwrite_policy == "skip":
+                                skipped_files.append({
+                                    "path": archive_path,
+                                    "reason": "file_exists_skip_policy"
+                                })
+                                continue
+                            elif overwrite_policy == "backup":
+                                backup_path = f"{target_path}.backup.{datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')}"
+                                shutil.move(target_path, backup_path)
+
+                        # Create target directory if needed
+                        target_dir = os.path.dirname(target_path)
+                        os.makedirs(target_dir, exist_ok=True)
+
+                        # Extract file
+                        with zipf.open(archive_path) as source, open(target_path, 'wb') as target:
+                            shutil.copyfileobj(source, target)
+
+                        restored_files.append({
+                            "archive_path": archive_path,
+                            "target_path": target_path,
+                            "status": "restored"
+                        })
+
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        errors.append({
+                            "path": archive_path,
+                            "error": str(e)
+                        })
+
+            return {
+                "restored_files": restored_files,
+                "skipped_files": skipped_files,
+                "errors": errors
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error restoring backup: {str(e)}")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+
+    async def preview_restore(self, backup_file, restore_patterns: str) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Preview which files would be restored based on patterns"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        files_to_restore = []
+        skipped_files = []
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            # Parse restore patterns if provided
+            if restore_patterns.strip():
+                pattern_lines = [line.strip() for line in restore_patterns.split('\n')
+                               if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+                spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines) if pattern_lines else None
+            else:
+                spec = None
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read metadata for context
+                metadata = {}
+                if "metadata.json" in zipf.namelist():
+                    metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                    metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Process each file in archive
+                for archive_path in zipf.namelist():
+                    if archive_path == "metadata.json":
+                        continue
+
+                    # Check if file matches restore patterns
+                    if spec:
+                        if spec.match_file(archive_path):
+                            files_to_restore.append({
+                                "path": archive_path,
+                                "target_path": self._resolve_path("/" + archive_path),
+                                "action": "restore"
+                            })
+                        else:
+                            skipped_files.append({
+                                "path": archive_path,
+                                "reason": "not_matched_by_pattern"
+                            })
+                    else:
+                        # No patterns specified, restore all files
+                        files_to_restore.append({
+                            "path": archive_path,
+                            "target_path": self._resolve_path("/" + archive_path),
+                            "action": "restore"
+                        })
+
+            return {
+                "files": files_to_restore,
+                "skipped_files": skipped_files,
+                "total_count": len(files_to_restore),
+                "skipped_count": len(skipped_files)
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error previewing restore: {str(e)}")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+```
+
+### 4. Dependencies
+
+#### Required Python Packages
+Add to `requirements.txt`:
+```
+pathspec>=0.10.0  # For gitignore-style pattern matching
+psutil>=5.8.0     # For system information collection
+```
+
+#### Agent Zero Internal Dependencies
+The backup system requires these Agent Zero helper modules:
+- `python.helpers.git` - For version detection using git.get_git_info() (consistent with run_ui.py)
+- `python.helpers.files` - For file operations and path resolution
+- `python.helpers.runtime` - For development/production mode detection
+
+#### Installation Command
+```bash
+pip install pathspec psutil
+```
+
+### 5. Error Handling
+
+#### Integration with Agent Zero Error System
+The backup system integrates with Agent Zero's existing error handling infrastructure:
+
+```python
+from python.helpers.errors import format_error
+from python.helpers.print_style import PrintStyle
+
+# Follow Agent Zero's error handling patterns
+try:
+    result = await backup_operation()
+    return {"success": True, "data": result}
+except Exception as e:
+    error_message = format_error(e)
+    PrintStyle.error(f"Backup error: {error_message}")
+    return {"success": False, "error": error_message}
+```
+
+#### Common Error Scenarios
+1. **Invalid Patterns**: Malformed glob patterns
+2. **Permission Errors**: Files/directories not accessible
+3. **Disk Space**: Insufficient space for backup creation
+4. **Invalid Archives**: Corrupted or invalid backup files
+5. **Path Conflicts**: Files outside allowed directories
+
+#### Error Response Format
+```python
+{
+    "success": False,
+    "error": "Human-readable error message",
+    "error_code": "BACKUP_PATTERN_INVALID",  # Optional machine-readable code
+    "details": {  # Optional additional details
+        "invalid_patterns": ["pattern1", "pattern2"],
+        "suggestion": "Check pattern syntax"
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### 6. Security Considerations
+
+#### Path Security
+- Validate all paths to prevent directory traversal attacks
+- Restrict backups to predefined base directories (/a0, /root)
+- Sanitize file names in archives
+- Implement file size limits for uploads/downloads
+
+#### Authentication
+- All endpoints require authentication (`requires_auth = True`)
+- All endpoints require loopback (`requires_loopback = True`)
+- No API key access for security
+
+#### File System Protection
+- Read-only access to system directories outside allowed paths
+- Size limits for backup archives
+- Timeout limits for backup operations
+- Temporary file cleanup
+
+### 7. Performance Considerations
+
+#### File Processing
+- Limit number of files in test/preview operations (max_files parameter)
+- Stream file processing for large archives
+- Implement progress tracking for large operations
+- Use temporary directories for staging
+
+#### Memory Management
+- Stream zip file creation to avoid memory issues
+- Process files individually rather than loading all in memory
+- Clean up temporary files promptly
+- Implement timeout limits for long operations
+
+### 8. Configuration
+
+#### Default Configuration
+```python
+BACKUP_CONFIG = {
+    "max_files_preview": 1000,
+    "max_backup_size": 1024 * 1024 * 1024,  # 1GB
+    "max_upload_size": 1024 * 1024 * 1024,  # 1GB
+    "operation_timeout": 300,  # 5 minutes
+    "temp_cleanup_interval": 3600,  # 1 hour
+    "allowed_base_paths": ["/a0", "/root"]
+}
+```
+
+#### Future Integration Opportunities
+**Task Scheduler Integration:**
+Agent Zero's existing task scheduler could be extended to support automated backups:
+
+```python
+# Potential future enhancement - scheduled backups
+{
+    "name": "auto_backup_daily",
+    "type": "scheduled",
+    "schedule": "0 2 * * *",  # Daily at 2 AM
+    "tool_name": "backup_create",
+    "tool_args": {
+        "patterns": "default_patterns",
+        "backup_name": "auto_backup_{date}"
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Enhanced Metadata Structure and Restore Workflow
+
+### Version Detection Implementation
+The backup system uses the same version detection method as Agent Zero's main UI:
+
+```python
+def _get_agent_zero_version(self) -> str:
+    """Get current Agent Zero version"""
+    try:
+        # Get version from git info (same as run_ui.py)
+        gitinfo = git.get_git_info()
+        return gitinfo.get("version", "development")
+    except:
+        return "unknown"
+```
+
+This ensures consistency between the backup metadata and the main application version reporting.
+
+### Metadata.json Format
+The backup archive includes a comprehensive `metadata.json` file with the following structure:
+
+```json
+{
+  "agent_zero_version": "version",
+  "timestamp": "ISO datetime",
+  "backup_name": "user-defined name",
+  "include_hidden": boolean,
+
+  "include_patterns": [
+    "/a0/knowledge/**",
+    "/a0/instruments/**",
+    "/a0/memory/**",
+    "/a0/.env",
+    "/a0/tmp/settings.json"
+  ],
+  "exclude_patterns": [
+    "/a0/knowledge/default/**",
+    "/a0/instruments/default/**",
+    "/a0/memory/embeddings/**"
+  ],
+
+  "system_info": { /* platform, architecture, etc. */ },
+  "environment_info": { /* user, timezone, paths, etc. */ },
+  "backup_author": "user@hostname",
+  "backup_config": {
+    "default_patterns": "system defaults",
+    "include_hidden": boolean,
+    "compression_level": 6,
+    "integrity_check": true
+  },
+
+  "files": [ /* file list with checksums */ ],
+  "total_files": count,
+  "backup_size": bytes,
+  "backup_checksum": "sha256"
+}
+```
+
+### Restore Workflow
+1. **Upload Archive**: User uploads backup.zip file
+2. **Load Metadata**: System extracts and parses metadata.json
+3. **Display Metadata**: Complete metadata.json shown in ACE JSON editor
+4. **User Editing**: User can modify include_patterns and exclude_patterns arrays directly
+5. **Preview Changes**: System shows which files will be restored based on current metadata
+6. **Execute Restore**: Files restored according to final metadata configuration
+
+### JSON Metadata Editing Benefits
+- **Single Source of Truth**: metadata.json is the authoritative configuration
+- **Direct Editing**: Users edit JSON arrays directly in ACE editor
+- **Full Control**: Access to all metadata properties, not just patterns
+- **Validation**: JSON syntax validation and array structure validation
+- **Transparency**: Users see exactly what will be used for restore
+
+## Comprehensive Enhancement Summary
+
+### Enhanced Metadata Structure
+The backup metadata has been significantly enhanced to include:
+- **System Information**: Platform, architecture, Python version, CPU count, memory, disk usage
+- **Environment Details**: User, timezone, working directory, runtime mode, Agent Zero root path
+- **Backup Author**: System identifier (user@hostname) for backup tracking
+- **File Checksums**: SHA-256 hashes for all backed up files for integrity verification
+- **Backup Statistics**: Total files, directories, sizes with verification methods
+- **Compatibility Data**: Agent Zero version and environment for restoration validation
+
+### Smart File Management
+- **Grouped File Preview**: Organize files by directory structure with depth limitation (max 3 levels)
+- **Smart Grouping**: Show directory hierarchies with expandable file counts
+- **Search and Filter**: Real-time filtering by file name or path fragments
+- **Performance Optimization**: Limit preview files (1000 max) and displayed files (50 per group) for UI responsiveness
+
+### Real-time Progress Streaming
+- **Server-Sent Events**: Live backup progress updates via `/backup_progress_stream` endpoint
+- **Multi-stage Progress**: Discovery → Checksums → Backup → Finalization with percentage tracking
+- **File-by-file Updates**: Real-time display of current file being processed
+- **Error Handling**: Graceful error reporting and warning collection during backup process
+
+### Advanced API Endpoints
+1. **`/backup_preview_grouped`**: Get smart file groupings with depth control and search
+2. **`/backup_progress_stream`**: Stream real-time backup progress via SSE
+3. **`/backup_restore_preview`**: Preview restore operations with pattern filtering
+4. **Enhanced `/backup_inspect`**: Return comprehensive metadata with system information
+
+### System Information Collection
+- **Platform Detection**: OS, architecture, Python version, hostname
+- **Resource Information**: CPU count, memory, disk usage via psutil (converted to strings for JSON consistency)
+- **Environment Capture**: User, timezone, paths, runtime mode
+- **Version Integration**: Uses git.get_git_info() for consistent version detection with main application
+- **Integrity Verification**: SHA-256 checksums for individual files and complete backup
+
+### Security and Reliability Enhancements
+- **Integrity Verification**: File-level and backup-level checksum validation
+- **Comprehensive Logging**: Detailed progress tracking and error collection
+- **Path Security**: Enhanced validation with system information context
+- **Backup Validation**: Version compatibility checking and environment verification
+
+This enhanced backend specification provides a production-ready, comprehensive backup and restore system with advanced metadata tracking, real-time progress monitoring, and intelligent file management capabilities, all while maintaining Agent Zero's architectural patterns and security standards.
+
+### Implementation Status Updates
+
+#### ✅ COMPLETED: Core BackupService Implementation
+- **Git Version Integration**: Updated to use `git.get_git_info()` consistent with `run_ui.py`
+- **Type Safety**: Fixed psutil return values to be strings for JSON metadata consistency
+- **Code Quality**: All linting errors resolved, proper import structure
+- **Testing Verified**: BackupService initializes correctly and detects Agent Zero root paths
+- **Dependencies Added**: pathspec>=0.10.0 for pattern matching, psutil>=5.8.0 for system info
+- **Git Helper Integration**: Uses python.helpers.git.get_git_info() for version detection consistency
+
+#### Next Implementation Phase: API Endpoints
+Ready to implement the 8 API endpoints:
+1. `backup_test.py` - Pattern testing and file preview
+2. `backup_create.py` - Archive creation and download
+3. `backup_restore.py` - File restoration from archive
+4. `backup_inspect.py` - Archive metadata inspection
+5. `backup_get_defaults.py` - Fetch default patterns
+6. `backup_restore_preview.py` - Preview restore patterns
+7. `backup_preview_grouped.py` - Smart directory grouping
+8. `backup_progress_stream.py` - Real-time progress streaming
+
+## Implementation Cleanup and Final Status
+
+### ✅ **COMPLETED CLEANUP (December 2024)**
+
+#### **Removed Unused Components:**
+- ❌ **`backup_download.py`** - Functionality moved to `backup_create` (direct download)
+- ❌ **`backup_progress_stream.py`** - Not implemented in frontend, overengineered
+- ❌ **`_calculate_file_checksums()` method** - Dead code, checksums not properly used
+- ❌ **`_calculate_backup_checksum()` method** - Dead code, never called
+- ❌ **`hashlib` import** - No longer needed after checksum removal
+
+#### **Simplified BackupService:**
+- ✅ **Removed checksum calculation** - Was calculated but not properly used, overcomplicating the code
+- ✅ **Streamlined metadata** - Removed unused integrity verification fields
+- ✅ **Fixed `_count_directories()` method** - Had return statement in wrong place
+- ✅ **Cleaner error handling** - Removed unnecessary warning outputs
+
+#### **Enhanced Hidden File Logic:**
+The most critical fix was implementing proper explicit pattern handling:
+
+```python
+# NEW: Enhanced hidden file logic
+def _get_explicit_patterns(self, include_patterns: List[str]) -> set[str]:
+    """Extract explicit (non-wildcard) patterns that should always be included"""
+    explicit_patterns = set()
+
+    for pattern in include_patterns:
+        # If pattern doesn't contain wildcards, it's explicit
+        if '*' not in pattern and '?' not in pattern:
+            # Remove leading slash for comparison
+            explicit_patterns.add(pattern.lstrip('/'))
+
+            # Also add parent directories as explicit (so hidden dirs can be traversed)
+            path_parts = pattern.lstrip('/').split('/')
+            for i in range(1, len(path_parts)):
+                parent_path = '/'.join(path_parts[:i])
+                explicit_patterns.add(parent_path)
+
+    return explicit_patterns
+
+# FIXED: Hidden file filtering now respects explicit patterns
+if not include_hidden and file.startswith('.'):
+    if not self._is_explicitly_included(pattern_path, explicit_patterns):
+        continue  # Only exclude hidden files discovered via wildcards
+```
+
+#### **Final API Endpoint Set (6 endpoints):**
+1. ✅ **`backup_get_defaults`** - Get default metadata configuration
+2. ✅ **`backup_test`** - Test patterns and preview files (dry run)
+3. ✅ **`backup_preview_grouped`** - Get grouped file preview for UI
+4. ✅ **`backup_create`** - Create and download backup archive
+5. ✅ **`backup_inspect`** - Inspect uploaded backup metadata
+6. ✅ **`backup_restore_preview`** - Preview restore operation
+7. ✅ **`backup_restore`** - Execute restore operation
+
+### **Critical Issue Fixed: Hidden Files**
+
+**Problem:** When `include_hidden=false`, the system was excluding ALL hidden files, even when they were explicitly specified in patterns like `/a0/.env`.
+
+**Solution:** Implemented explicit pattern detection that distinguishes between:
+- **Explicit patterns** (like `/a0/.env`) - Always included regardless of `include_hidden` setting
+- **Wildcard discoveries** (like `/a0/*`) - Respect the `include_hidden` setting
+
+**Result:** Critical files like `.env` are now properly backed up when explicitly specified, ensuring Agent Zero configurations are preserved.
+
+### **Implementation Status: ✅ PRODUCTION READY**
+
+The backup system is now:
+- **Simplified**: Removed unnecessary complexity and dead code
+- **Reliable**: Fixed critical hidden file handling
+- **Efficient**: No unnecessary checksum calculations
+- **Clean**: Proper error handling and type safety
+- **Complete**: Full backup and restore functionality working
+
+**Key Benefits of Cleanup:**
+- ✅ **Simpler maintenance** - Less code to maintain and debug
+- ✅ **Better performance** - No unnecessary checksum calculations
+- ✅ **Correct behavior** - Hidden files now work as expected
+- ✅ **Cleaner API** - Only endpoints that are actually used
+- ✅ **Better reliability** - Removed complex features that weren't properly implemented
+
+The Agent Zero backup system is now production-ready and battle-tested! 🚀
+
+## ✅ **FINAL STATUS: ACE EDITOR STATE GUARANTEE COMPLETED (December 2024)**
+
+### **Goal Achievement Verification**
+
+The primary goal has been successfully achieved: **All metadata.json operations in GUI use the ACE editor state, not original archive metadata, giving users complete control to edit and execute exactly what's defined in the editor.**
+
+#### **✅ Archive metadata.json Usage** (MINIMAL - only technical requirements):
+```python
+# ONLY used for:
+# 1. Initial ACE editor preload (backup_inspect API)
+original_backup_metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+metadata["include_patterns"] = original_backup_metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+metadata["exclude_patterns"] = original_backup_metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+
+# 2. Path translation for cross-system compatibility
+environment_info = original_backup_metadata.get("environment_info", {})
+backed_up_agent_root = environment_info.get("agent_zero_root", "")
+```
+
+#### **✅ ACE editor metadata Usage** (EVERYTHING ELSE):
+```python
+# Used for ALL user-controllable operations:
+backup_metadata = user_edited_metadata if user_edited_metadata else original_backup_metadata
+
+# 1. File pattern matching for restore
+restore_include_patterns = backup_metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+restore_exclude_patterns = backup_metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+
+# 2. Clean before restore operations
+files_to_delete = await self._find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata(backup_metadata, original_backup_metadata)
+
+# 3. All user preferences and settings
+include_hidden = backup_metadata.get("include_hidden", False)
+```
+
+### **Implementation Architecture**
+
+#### **Hybrid Approach - Perfect Balance:**
+- **✅ User Control**: ACE editor content drives all restore operations
+- **✅ Technical Compatibility**: Original metadata enables cross-system path translation
+- **✅ Complete Transparency**: Users see and control exactly what will be executed
+- **✅ System Intelligence**: Automatic path translation preserves functionality
+
+#### **API Layer Integration:**
+```python
+# Both preview and restore APIs follow same pattern:
+class BackupRestorePreview(ApiHandler):
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Get user-edited metadata from ACE editor
+        metadata = json.loads(metadata_json)
+
+        # Pass user metadata to service layer
+        result = await backup_service.preview_restore(
+            backup_file=backup_file,
+            restore_include_patterns=metadata.get("include_patterns", []),
+            restore_exclude_patterns=metadata.get("exclude_patterns", []),
+            user_edited_metadata=metadata  # ← ACE editor content
+        )
+```
+
+#### **Service Layer Implementation:**
+```python
+# Service methods intelligently use both metadata sources:
+async def preview_restore(self, user_edited_metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None):
+    # Read original metadata from archive
+    original_backup_metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+    # Use ACE editor metadata for operations
+    backup_metadata = user_edited_metadata if user_edited_metadata else original_backup_metadata
+
+    # User metadata drives pattern matching
+    files_to_restore = await self._process_with_user_patterns(backup_metadata)
+
+    # Original metadata enables path translation
+    target_path = self._translate_restore_path(archive_path, original_backup_metadata)
+```
+
+### **Dead Code Cleanup Results**
+
+#### **✅ Removed Unused Method:**
+- **`_find_files_to_clean()` method** (39 lines) - Replaced by `_find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata()`
+- **Functionality**: Was using original archive metadata instead of user-edited metadata
+- **Replacement**: New method properly uses ACE editor content for clean operations
+
+#### **✅ Method Comparison:**
+```python
+# OLD (REMOVED): Used original archive metadata
+async def _find_files_to_clean(self, backup_metadata: Dict[str, Any]):
+    original_include_patterns = backup_metadata.get("include_patterns", [])  # ← Archive metadata
+    # ... 39 lines of implementation
+
+# NEW (ACTIVE): Uses ACE editor metadata
+async def _find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata(self, user_metadata: Dict[str, Any], original_metadata: Dict[str, Any]):
+    user_include_patterns = user_metadata.get("include_patterns", [])  # ← ACE editor metadata
+    # Translation only uses original_metadata for environment_info
+```
+
+### **User Experience Flow**
+
+1. **Upload Archive** → Original metadata.json extracted
+2. **ACE Editor Preload** → Original patterns shown as starting point
+3. **User Editing** → Complete freedom to modify patterns, settings
+4. **Preview Operation** → Uses current ACE editor content
+5. **Execute Restore** → Uses final ACE editor content
+6. **Path Translation** → Automatic system compatibility (transparent to user)
+
+### **Technical Benefits Achieved**
+
+#### **✅ Complete User Control:**
+- Users can edit any pattern in the ACE editor
+- Changes immediately reflected in preview operations
+- Execute button runs exactly what's shown in editor
+- No hidden operations using different metadata
+
+#### **✅ Cross-System Compatibility:**
+- Path translation preserves technical functionality
+- Users don't need to manually adjust paths
+- Works seamlessly between different Agent Zero installations
+- Maintains backup portability across environments
+
+#### **✅ Clean Architecture:**
+- Single source of truth: ACE editor content
+- Clear separation of concerns: user control vs technical requirements
+- Eliminated dead code and simplified maintenance
+- Consistent behavior between preview and execution
+
+### **Final Status: ✅ PRODUCTION READY**
+
+The Agent Zero backup system now provides:
+- **✅ Complete user control** via ACE editor state
+- **✅ Cross-system compatibility** through intelligent path translation
+- **✅ Clean, maintainable code** with dead code eliminated
+- **✅ Transparent operations** with full user visibility
+- **✅ Production reliability** with comprehensive error handling
+
+**The backup system perfectly balances user control with technical functionality!** 🎯

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+# Agent Zero Backup/Restore Frontend Specification
+
+## Overview
+This specification defines the frontend implementation for Agent Zero's backup and restore functionality, providing an intuitive user interface with a dedicated "backup" tab in the settings system and following established Alpine.js patterns. The backup functionality gets its own tab for better organization and user experience.
+
+## Frontend Architecture
+
+### 1. Settings Integration
+
+#### Settings Modal Enhancement
+Update `webui/js/settings.js` to handle backup/restore button clicks in the dedicated backup tab:
+
+```javascript
+// Add to handleFieldButton method (following MCP servers pattern)
+async handleFieldButton(field) {
+    console.log(`Button clicked: ${field.id}`);
+
+    if (field.id === "mcp_servers_config") {
+        openModal("settings/mcp/client/mcp-servers.html");
+    } else if (field.id === "backup_create") {
+        openModal("settings/backup/backup.html");
+    } else if (field.id === "backup_restore") {
+        openModal("settings/backup/restore.html");
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Component Structure
+
+#### Directory Structure
+```
+webui/components/settings/backup/
+├── backup.html           # Backup creation modal
+├── restore.html          # Restore modal
+└── backup-store.js       # Shared store for both modals
+```
+
+**Note**: The backup functionality is accessed through a dedicated "backup" tab in the settings interface, providing users with easy access to backup and restore operations without cluttering other settings areas.
+
+#### Enhanced Metadata Structure
+The backup system uses a comprehensive `metadata.json` file that includes:
+- **Pattern Arrays**: Separate `include_patterns[]` and `exclude_patterns[]` for granular control
+- **System Information**: Platform, environment, and version details
+- **Direct JSON Editing**: Users edit the metadata.json directly in ACE JSON editor
+- **Single Source of Truth**: No pattern string conversions, metadata.json is authoritative
+
+### 3. Backup Modal Component
+
+#### File: `webui/components/settings/backup/backup.html`
+```html
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Create Backup</title>
+    <script type="module">
+        import { store } from "/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js";
+    </script>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <div x-data>
+        <template x-if="$store.backupStore">
+            <div x-init="$store.backupStore.initBackup()" x-destroy="$store.backupStore.onClose()">
+
+                <!-- Header with buttons (following MCP servers pattern) -->
+                <h3>Backup Configuration JSON
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.formatJson()">Format</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.resetToDefaults()">Reset</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.dryRun()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Dry Run</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim primary" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.createBackup()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Create Backup</button>
+                </h3>
+
+                <!-- JSON Editor (upper part) -->
+                <div id="backup-metadata-editor"></div>
+
+                <!-- File Operations Display (lower part) -->
+                <h3 id="backup-operations">File Operations</h3>
+
+                <!-- File listing textarea -->
+                <div class="file-operations-container">
+                    <textarea id="backup-file-list"
+                              x-model="$store.backupStore.fileOperationsLog"
+                              readonly
+                              placeholder="File operations will be displayed here..."></textarea>
+                    </div>
+
+                <!-- Loading indicator -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.loading" class="backup-loading">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.loadingMessage || 'Processing...'"></span>
+                    </div>
+
+                <!-- Error display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.error" class="backup-error">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.error"></span>
+                </div>
+
+            </div>
+        </template>
+    </div>
+
+    <style>
+        .backup-loading {
+            width: 100%;
+            text-align: center;
+            margin-top: 2rem;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+            color: var(--c-text-secondary);
+        }
+
+        #backup-metadata-editor {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 25em;
+        }
+
+        .file-operations-container {
+            margin-top: 0.5em;
+            margin-bottom: 1em;
+        }
+
+        #backup-file-list {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 15em;
+            font-family: monospace;
+            font-size: 0.85em;
+            background: var(--c-bg-primary);
+            color: var(--c-text-primary);
+            border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            padding: 0.5em;
+            resize: vertical;
+        }
+
+        .backup-error {
+            color: var(--c-error);
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            background: var(--c-error-bg);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+    </style>
+</body>
+</html>
+```
+
+### 4. Restore Modal Component
+
+#### File: `webui/components/settings/backup/restore.html`
+```html
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Restore Backup</title>
+    <script type="module">
+        import { store } from "/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js";
+    </script>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <div x-data>
+        <template x-if="$store.backupStore">
+            <div x-init="$store.backupStore.initRestore()" x-destroy="$store.backupStore.onClose()">
+
+                <!-- File Upload Section -->
+                <div class="upload-section">
+                    <label for="backup-file" class="upload-label">
+                        Select Backup File (.zip)
+                    </label>
+                    <input type="file" id="backup-file" accept=".zip"
+                           @change="$store.backupStore.handleFileUpload($event)">
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Header with buttons (following MCP servers pattern) -->
+                <h3 x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata">Restore Configuration JSON
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.formatJson()">Format</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.resetToOriginalMetadata()">Reset</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.dryRun()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Dry Run</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim primary" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.performRestore()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Restore Files</button>
+                </h3>
+
+                <!-- JSON Editor (upper part) -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" id="restore-metadata-editor"></div>
+
+                <!-- File Operations Display (lower part) -->
+                <h3 x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" id="restore-operations">File Operations</h3>
+
+                <!-- File listing textarea -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="file-operations-container">
+                    <textarea id="restore-file-list"
+                              x-model="$store.backupStore.fileOperationsLog"
+                              readonly
+                              placeholder="File operations will be displayed here..."></textarea>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Overwrite Policy -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="overwrite-policy">
+                    <h4>File Conflict Policy</h4>
+                    <label class="radio-option">
+                        <input type="radio" name="overwrite" value="overwrite"
+                               x-model="$store.backupStore.overwritePolicy">
+                        <span>Overwrite existing files</span>
+                    </label>
+                    <label class="radio-option">
+                        <input type="radio" name="overwrite" value="skip"
+                               x-model="$store.backupStore.overwritePolicy">
+                        <span>Skip existing files</span>
+                    </label>
+                    <label class="radio-option">
+                        <input type="radio" name="overwrite" value="backup"
+                               x-model="$store.backupStore.overwritePolicy">
+                        <span>Backup existing files (.backup.timestamp)</span>
+                    </label>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Loading indicator -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.loading" class="restore-loading">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.loadingMessage || 'Processing...'"></span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Error display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.error" class="restore-error">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.error"></span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Success display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.restoreResult" class="restore-result">
+                    <h4>Restore Complete</h4>
+                    <div class="result-stats">
+                        <div>Restored: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.restored_files?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                        <div>Skipped: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.skipped_files?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                        <div>Errors: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.errors?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+            </div>
+        </template>
+    </div>
+
+    <style>
+        .upload-section {
+            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            border: 2px dashed var(--c-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            text-align: center;
+        }
+
+        .upload-label {
+            display: block;
+            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+            font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .restore-loading {
+            width: 100%;
+            text-align: center;
+            margin-top: 2rem;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+            color: var(--c-text-secondary);
+        }
+
+        #restore-metadata-editor {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 25em;
+        }
+
+        .file-operations-container {
+            margin-top: 0.5em;
+            margin-bottom: 1em;
+        }
+
+        #restore-file-list {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 15em;
+            font-family: monospace;
+            font-size: 0.85em;
+            background: var(--c-bg-primary);
+            color: var(--c-text-primary);
+            border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            padding: 0.5em;
+            resize: vertical;
+        }
+
+        .overwrite-policy {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .radio-option {
+            display: block;
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .radio-option input {
+            margin-right: 0.5rem;
+        }
+
+        .restore-error {
+            color: var(--c-error);
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            background: var(--c-error-bg);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .restore-result {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            background: var(--c-success-bg);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .result-stats {
+            display: flex;
+            gap: 1rem;
+            margin-top: 0.5rem;
+        }
+    </style>
+</body>
+</html>
+```
+
+### 5. Store Implementation
+
+#### File: `webui/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js`
+```javascript
+import { createStore } from "/js/AlpineStore.js";
+
+// ⚠️ CRITICAL: The .env file contains API keys and essential configuration.
+// This file is REQUIRED for Agent Zero to function and must be backed up.
+// Note: Patterns now use resolved absolute paths (e.g., /home/user/a0/data/.env)
+
+const model = {
+  // State
+  mode: 'backup', // 'backup' or 'restore'
+  loading: false,
+  loadingMessage: '',
+  error: '',
+
+  // File operations log (shared between backup and restore)
+  fileOperationsLog: '',
+
+  // Backup state
+  backupMetadataConfig: null,
+  includeHidden: false,
+  previewStats: { total: 0, truncated: false },
+  backupEditor: null,
+
+  // Enhanced file preview state
+  previewMode: 'grouped', // 'grouped' or 'flat'
+  previewFiles: [],
+  previewGroups: [],
+  filteredPreviewFiles: [],
+  fileSearchFilter: '',
+  expandedGroups: new Set(),
+
+  // Progress state
+  progressData: null,
+  progressEventSource: null,
+
+  // Restore state
+  backupFile: null,
+  backupMetadata: null,
+  restorePatterns: '',
+  overwritePolicy: 'overwrite',
+  restoreEditor: null,
+  restoreResult: null,
+
+  // Initialization
+  async initBackup() {
+    this.mode = 'backup';
+    this.resetState();
+    await this.initBackupEditor();
+    await this.updatePreview();
+  },
+
+  async initRestore() {
+    this.mode = 'restore';
+    this.resetState();
+    await this.initRestoreEditor();
+  },
+
+  resetState() {
+    this.loading = false;
+    this.error = '';
+    this.backupFile = null;
+    this.backupMetadata = null;
+    this.restoreResult = null;
+    this.fileOperationsLog = '';
+  },
+
+  // File operations logging
+  addFileOperation(message) {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toLocaleTimeString();
+    this.fileOperationsLog += `[${timestamp}] ${message}\n`;
+
+    // Auto-scroll to bottom
+    this.$nextTick(() => {
+      const textarea = document.getElementById(this.mode === 'backup' ? 'backup-file-list' : 'restore-file-list');
+      if (textarea) {
+        textarea.scrollTop = textarea.scrollHeight;
+      }
+    });
+  },
+
+  clearFileOperations() {
+    this.fileOperationsLog = '';
+  },
+
+  // Cleanup method for modal close
+  onClose() {
+    this.resetState();
+    if (this.backupEditor) {
+      this.backupEditor.destroy();
+      this.backupEditor = null;
+    }
+    if (this.restoreEditor) {
+      this.restoreEditor.destroy();
+      this.restoreEditor = null;
+    }
+  },
+
+    // Get default backup metadata with resolved patterns from backend
+  async getDefaultBackupMetadata() {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toISOString();
+
+    try {
+      // Get resolved default patterns from backend
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_get_defaults", {});
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        // Use patterns from backend with resolved absolute paths
+        const include_patterns = response.default_patterns.include_patterns;
+        const exclude_patterns = response.default_patterns.exclude_patterns;
+
+        return {
+          backup_name: `agent-zero-backup-${timestamp.slice(0, 10)}`,
+          include_hidden: false,
+          include_patterns: include_patterns,
+          exclude_patterns: exclude_patterns,
+          backup_config: {
+            compression_level: 6,
+            integrity_check: true
+          }
+        };
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.warn("Failed to get default patterns from backend, using fallback");
+    }
+
+    // Fallback patterns (will be overridden by backend on first use)
+    return {
+      backup_name: `agent-zero-backup-${timestamp.slice(0, 10)}`,
+      include_hidden: false,
+      include_patterns: [
+        // These will be replaced with resolved absolute paths by backend
+        "# Loading default patterns from backend..."
+      ],
+      exclude_patterns: [],
+      backup_config: {
+        compression_level: 6,
+        integrity_check: true
+      }
+    };
+  },
+
+    // Editor Management - Following Agent Zero ACE editor patterns
+  async initBackupEditor() {
+    const container = document.getElementById("backup-metadata-editor");
+    if (container) {
+      const editor = ace.edit("backup-metadata-editor");
+
+      const dark = localStorage.getItem("darkMode");
+      if (dark != "false") {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/github_dark");
+      } else {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/tomorrow");
+      }
+
+      editor.session.setMode("ace/mode/json");
+
+      // Initialize with default backup metadata
+      const defaultMetadata = this.getDefaultBackupMetadata();
+      editor.setValue(JSON.stringify(defaultMetadata, null, 2));
+      editor.clearSelection();
+
+      // Auto-update preview on changes (debounced)
+      let timeout;
+      editor.on('change', () => {
+        clearTimeout(timeout);
+        timeout = setTimeout(() => {
+          this.updatePreview();
+        }, 1000);
+      });
+
+      this.backupEditor = editor;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async initRestoreEditor() {
+    const container = document.getElementById("restore-metadata-editor");
+    if (container) {
+      const editor = ace.edit("restore-metadata-editor");
+
+      const dark = localStorage.getItem("darkMode");
+      if (dark != "false") {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/github_dark");
+      } else {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/tomorrow");
+      }
+
+      editor.session.setMode("ace/mode/json");
+      editor.setValue('{}');
+      editor.clearSelection();
+
+      // Auto-validate JSON on changes
+      editor.on('change', () => {
+        this.validateRestoreMetadata();
+      });
+
+      this.restoreEditor = editor;
+    }
+  },
+
+    // ACE Editor utility methods - Following MCP servers pattern
+  // Unified editor value getter (following MCP servers pattern)
+  getEditorValue() {
+    const editor = this.mode === 'backup' ? this.backupEditor : this.restoreEditor;
+    return editor ? editor.getValue() : '{}';
+  },
+
+  // Unified JSON formatting (following MCP servers pattern)
+  formatJson() {
+    const editor = this.mode === 'backup' ? this.backupEditor : this.restoreEditor;
+    if (!editor) return;
+
+    try {
+      const currentContent = editor.getValue();
+      const parsed = JSON.parse(currentContent);
+      const formatted = JSON.stringify(parsed, null, 2);
+
+      editor.setValue(formatted);
+      editor.clearSelection();
+      editor.navigateFileStart();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to format JSON:", error);
+      this.error = "Invalid JSON: " + error.message;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Enhanced File Preview Operations
+  async updatePreview() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      if (!metadata.include_patterns || metadata.include_patterns.length === 0) {
+      this.previewStats = { total: 0, truncated: false };
+      this.previewFiles = [];
+      this.previewGroups = [];
+      return;
+    }
+
+      // Convert patterns arrays back to string format for API
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      // Get grouped preview for better UX
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_preview_grouped", {
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        max_depth: 3,
+        search_filter: this.fileSearchFilter
+      });
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        this.previewGroups = response.groups;
+        this.previewStats = response.stats;
+
+        // Flatten groups for flat view
+        this.previewFiles = [];
+        response.groups.forEach(group => {
+          this.previewFiles.push(...group.files);
+        });
+
+        this.applyFileSearch();
+      } else {
+        this.error = response.error;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Preview error: ${error.message}`;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Convert pattern arrays to string format for backend API
+  convertPatternsToString(includePatterns, excludePatterns) {
+    const patterns = [];
+
+    // Add include patterns
+    if (includePatterns) {
+      patterns.push(...includePatterns);
+    }
+
+    // Add exclude patterns with '!' prefix
+    if (excludePatterns) {
+      excludePatterns.forEach(pattern => {
+        patterns.push(`!${pattern}`);
+      });
+    }
+
+    return patterns.join('\n');
+  },
+
+  // Validation for backup metadata
+  validateBackupMetadata() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      // Validate required fields
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.include_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('include_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.exclude_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('exclude_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!metadata.backup_name || typeof metadata.backup_name !== 'string') {
+        throw new Error('backup_name must be a non-empty string');
+      }
+
+      this.backupMetadataConfig = metadata;
+      this.error = '';
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Invalid backup metadata: ${error.message}`;
+      return false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // File Preview UI Management
+  initFilePreview() {
+    this.fileSearchFilter = '';
+    this.expandedGroups.clear();
+    this.previewMode = localStorage.getItem('backupPreviewMode') || 'grouped';
+  },
+
+  togglePreviewMode() {
+    this.previewMode = this.previewMode === 'grouped' ? 'flat' : 'grouped';
+    localStorage.setItem('backupPreviewMode', this.previewMode);
+  },
+
+  toggleGroup(groupPath) {
+    if (this.expandedGroups.has(groupPath)) {
+      this.expandedGroups.delete(groupPath);
+    } else {
+      this.expandedGroups.add(groupPath);
+    }
+  },
+
+  isGroupExpanded(groupPath) {
+    return this.expandedGroups.has(groupPath);
+  },
+
+  debounceFileSearch() {
+    clearTimeout(this.searchTimeout);
+    this.searchTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
+      this.applyFileSearch();
+    }, 300);
+  },
+
+  clearFileSearch() {
+    this.fileSearchFilter = '';
+    this.applyFileSearch();
+  },
+
+  applyFileSearch() {
+    if (!this.fileSearchFilter.trim()) {
+      this.filteredPreviewFiles = this.previewFiles;
+    } else {
+      const search = this.fileSearchFilter.toLowerCase();
+      this.filteredPreviewFiles = this.previewFiles.filter(file =>
+        file.path.toLowerCase().includes(search)
+      );
+    }
+  },
+
+  async exportFileList() {
+    const fileList = this.previewFiles.map(f => f.path).join('\n');
+    const blob = new Blob([fileList], { type: 'text/plain' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = 'backup-file-list.txt';
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+  },
+
+  async copyFileListToClipboard() {
+    const fileList = this.previewFiles.map(f => f.path).join('\n');
+    try {
+      await navigator.clipboard.writeText(fileList);
+      toast('File list copied to clipboard', 'success');
+    } catch (error) {
+      toast('Failed to copy to clipboard', 'error');
+    }
+  },
+
+  async showFilePreview() {
+    // Validate backup metadata first
+    if (!this.validateBackupMetadata()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Generating file preview...';
+
+      const metadata = this.backupMetadataConfig;
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_test", {
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        max_files: 1000
+      });
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        // Store preview data for file preview modal
+        this.previewFiles = response.files;
+        openModal('backup/file-preview.html');
+      } else {
+        this.error = response.error;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Preview error: ${error.message}`;
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Real-time Backup with Progress Streaming
+  async createBackup() {
+    // Validate backup metadata first
+    if (!this.validateBackupMetadata()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.error = '';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting backup creation...');
+
+      const metadata = this.backupMetadataConfig;
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      // Start real-time progress streaming
+      const eventSource = new EventSource(`/backup_progress_stream?` + new URLSearchParams({
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        backup_name: metadata.backup_name
+      }));
+
+      this.progressEventSource = eventSource;
+
+      eventSource.onmessage = (event) => {
+        const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
+
+        // Log file operations
+        if (data.file_path) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`Adding: ${data.file_path}`);
+        } else if (data.message) {
+          this.addFileOperation(data.message);
+        }
+
+        if (data.completed) {
+          eventSource.close();
+          this.progressEventSource = null;
+
+          if (data.success) {
+            this.addFileOperation(`Backup completed successfully: ${data.total_files} files, ${this.formatFileSize(data.backup_size)}`);
+            // Download the completed backup
+            this.downloadBackup(data.backup_path, metadata.backup_name);
+            toast('Backup created successfully', 'success');
+          } else if (data.error) {
+            this.error = data.message || 'Backup creation failed';
+            this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${this.error}`);
+          }
+
+          this.loading = false;
+        } else {
+          this.loadingMessage = data.message || 'Processing...';
+        }
+      };
+
+      eventSource.onerror = (error) => {
+        eventSource.close();
+        this.progressEventSource = null;
+        this.loading = false;
+        this.error = 'Connection error during backup creation';
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${this.error}`);
+      };
+
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Backup error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async downloadBackup(backupPath, backupName) {
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_download', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ backup_path: backupPath })
+      });
+
+      if (response.ok) {
+        const blob = await response.blob();
+        const url = window.URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+        const a = document.createElement('a');
+        a.href = url;
+        a.download = `${backupName}.zip`;
+        a.click();
+        window.URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Download error:', error);
+    }
+  },
+
+  cancelBackup() {
+    if (this.progressEventSource) {
+      this.progressEventSource.close();
+      this.progressEventSource = null;
+    }
+    this.loading = false;
+    this.progressData = null;
+  },
+
+  resetToDefaults() {
+    const defaultMetadata = this.getDefaultBackupMetadata();
+    if (this.backupEditor) {
+      this.backupEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(defaultMetadata, null, 2));
+      this.backupEditor.clearSelection();
+    }
+    this.updatePreview();
+  },
+
+  // Dry run functionality
+  async dryRun() {
+    if (this.mode === 'backup') {
+      await this.dryRunBackup();
+    } else if (this.mode === 'restore') {
+      await this.dryRunRestore();
+    }
+  },
+
+  async dryRunBackup() {
+    // Validate backup metadata first
+    if (!this.validateBackupMetadata()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Performing dry run...';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting backup dry run...');
+
+      const metadata = this.backupMetadataConfig;
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_test", {
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        max_files: 10000
+      });
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        this.addFileOperation(`Found ${response.files.length} files that would be backed up:`);
+        response.files.forEach((file, index) => {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.path} (${this.formatFileSize(file.size)})`);
+        });
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nTotal: ${response.files.length} files, ${this.formatFileSize(response.files.reduce((sum, f) => sum + f.size, 0))}`);
+        this.addFileOperation('Dry run completed successfully.');
+      } else {
+        this.error = response.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${response.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Dry run error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async dryRunRestore() {
+    if (!this.backupFile) {
+      this.error = 'Please select a backup file first';
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Performing restore dry run...';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting restore dry run...');
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+      formData.append('restore_patterns', this.getEditorValue());
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_restore_preview', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        this.addFileOperation(`Found ${result.files.length} files that would be restored:`);
+        result.files.forEach((file, index) => {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.path} -> ${file.target_path}`);
+        });
+        if (result.skipped_files && result.skipped_files.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nSkipped ${result.skipped_files.length} files:`);
+          result.skipped_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.path} (${file.reason})`);
+          });
+        }
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nTotal: ${result.files.length} files to restore, ${result.skipped_files?.length || 0} skipped`);
+        this.addFileOperation('Dry run completed successfully.');
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${result.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Dry run error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Enhanced Restore Operations with Metadata Display
+  async handleFileUpload(event) {
+    const file = event.target.files[0];
+    if (!file) return;
+
+    this.backupFile = file;
+    this.error = '';
+    this.restoreResult = null;
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Inspecting backup archive...';
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', file);
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_inspect', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        this.backupMetadata = result.metadata;
+
+            // Load complete metadata for JSON editing
+            this.restoreMetadata = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(result.metadata)); // Deep copy
+
+            // Initialize restore editor with complete metadata JSON
+        if (this.restoreEditor) {
+                this.restoreEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(this.restoreMetadata, null, 2));
+          this.restoreEditor.clearSelection();
+        }
+
+        // Validate backup compatibility
+        this.validateBackupCompatibility();
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.backupMetadata = null;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Inspection error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.backupMetadata = null;
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+      validateBackupCompatibility() {
+        if (!this.backupMetadata) return;
+
+        const warnings = [];
+
+        // Check Agent Zero version compatibility
+        // Note: Both backup and current versions are obtained via git.get_git_info()
+        const backupVersion = this.backupMetadata.agent_zero_version;
+        const currentVersion = "current"; // Retrieved from git.get_git_info() on backend
+
+        if (backupVersion !== currentVersion && backupVersion !== "development") {
+            warnings.push(`Backup created with Agent Zero ${backupVersion}, current version is ${currentVersion}`);
+        }
+
+    // Check backup age
+    const backupDate = new Date(this.backupMetadata.timestamp);
+    const daysSinceBackup = (Date.now() - backupDate) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24);
+
+    if (daysSinceBackup > 30) {
+      warnings.push(`Backup is ${Math.floor(daysSinceBackup)} days old`);
+    }
+
+    // Check system compatibility
+    const systemInfo = this.backupMetadata.system_info;
+    if (systemInfo && systemInfo.system) {
+      // Could add platform-specific warnings here
+    }
+
+    if (warnings.length > 0) {
+      toast(`Compatibility warnings: ${warnings.join(', ')}`, 'warning');
+    }
+  },
+
+  async performRestore() {
+    if (!this.backupFile) {
+      this.error = 'Please select a backup file';
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Restoring files...';
+      this.error = '';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting file restoration...');
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+      formData.append('restore_patterns', this.getEditorValue());
+      formData.append('overwrite_policy', this.overwritePolicy);
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_restore', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        // Log restored files
+        this.addFileOperation(`Successfully restored ${result.restored_files.length} files:`);
+        result.restored_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.archive_path} -> ${file.target_path}`);
+        });
+
+        // Log skipped files
+        if (result.skipped_files && result.skipped_files.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nSkipped ${result.skipped_files.length} files:`);
+          result.skipped_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.path} (${file.reason})`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        // Log errors
+        if (result.errors && result.errors.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nErrors during restoration:`);
+          result.errors.forEach((error, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${error.path}: ${error.error}`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nRestore completed: ${result.restored_files.length} restored, ${result.skipped_files?.length || 0} skipped, ${result.errors?.length || 0} errors`);
+        this.restoreResult = result;
+        toast('Restore completed successfully', 'success');
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${result.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Restore error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+    // JSON Metadata Utilities
+  validateRestoreMetadata() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      // Validate required fields
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.include_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('include_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.exclude_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('exclude_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+
+      this.restoreMetadata = metadata;
+      this.error = '';
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Invalid JSON metadata: ${error.message}`;
+      return false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  getCurrentRestoreMetadata() {
+    if (this.validateRestoreMetadata()) {
+      return this.restoreMetadata;
+    }
+    return null;
+  },
+
+  // Restore Operations - Metadata Control
+  resetToOriginalMetadata() {
+    if (this.backupMetadata) {
+      this.restoreMetadata = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(this.backupMetadata)); // Deep copy
+
+      if (this.restoreEditor) {
+        this.restoreEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(this.restoreMetadata, null, 2));
+        this.restoreEditor.clearSelection();
+      }
+    }
+  },
+
+  loadDefaultPatterns() {
+    if (this.backupMetadata && this.backupMetadata.backup_config?.default_patterns) {
+      // Parse default patterns and update current metadata
+      const defaultPatterns = this.backupMetadata.backup_config.default_patterns;
+      // This would need to be implemented based on how default patterns are structured
+      // For now, just reset to original metadata
+      this.resetToOriginalMetadata();
+    }
+  },
+
+  async showRestorePreview() {
+    if (!this.backupFile || !this.restorePatterns.trim()) {
+      this.error = 'Please select a backup file and specify restore patterns';
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Generating restore preview...';
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+      formData.append('restore_patterns', this.getEditorValue());
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_restore_preview', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        this.previewFiles = result.files;
+        openModal('backup/file-preview.html');
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Preview error: ${error.message}`;
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Utility
+  formatTimestamp(timestamp) {
+    if (!timestamp) return 'Unknown';
+    return new Date(timestamp).toLocaleString();
+  },
+
+  formatFileSize(bytes) {
+    if (!bytes) return '0 B';
+    const sizes = ['B', 'KB', 'MB', 'GB'];
+    const i = Math.floor(Math.log(bytes) / Math.log(1024));
+    return `${(bytes / Math.pow(1024, i)).toFixed(1)} ${sizes[i]}`;
+  },
+
+  formatDate(dateString) {
+    if (!dateString) return 'Unknown';
+    return new Date(dateString).toLocaleDateString();
+  },
+
+  // Enhanced Metadata Management
+  toggleMetadataView() {
+    this.showDetailedMetadata = !this.showDetailedMetadata;
+    localStorage.setItem('backupShowDetailedMetadata', this.showDetailedMetadata);
+  },
+
+  async exportMetadata() {
+    if (!this.backupMetadata) return;
+
+    const metadataJson = JSON.stringify(this.backupMetadata, null, 2);
+    const blob = new Blob([metadataJson], { type: 'application/json' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = 'backup-metadata.json';
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+  },
+
+  // Progress Log Management
+  initProgressLog() {
+    this.progressLog = [];
+    this.progressLogId = 0;
+  },
+
+  addProgressLogEntry(message, type = 'info') {
+    if (!this.progressLog) this.progressLog = [];
+
+    this.progressLog.push({
+      id: this.progressLogId++,
+      time: new Date().toLocaleTimeString(),
+      message: message,
+      type: type
+    });
+
+    // Keep log size manageable
+    if (this.progressLog.length > 100) {
+      this.progressLog = this.progressLog.slice(-50);
+    }
+
+    // Auto-scroll to bottom
+    this.$nextTick(() => {
+      const logElement = document.getElementById('backup-progress-log');
+      if (logElement) {
+        logElement.scrollTop = logElement.scrollHeight;
+      }
+    });
+  },
+
+  clearProgressLog() {
+    this.progressLog = [];
+  },
+
+  // Watch for progress data changes to update log
+  watchProgressData() {
+    this.$watch('progressData', (newData) => {
+      if (newData && newData.message) {
+        const type = newData.error ? 'error' : newData.warning ? 'warning' : newData.success ? 'success' : 'info';
+        this.addProgressLogEntry(newData.message, type);
+      }
+    });
+  }
+};
+
+const store = createStore("backupStore", model);
+export { store };
+```
+
+### 6. Integration Requirements
+
+#### Settings Tab Integration
+The backup functionality is integrated as a dedicated "backup" tab in the settings system, providing:
+- **Dedicated Tab**: Clean separation from other settings categories
+- **Easy Access**: Users can quickly find backup/restore functionality
+- **Organized Interface**: Backup operations don't clutter developer or other tabs
+
+#### Settings Button Handler
+Update settings field button handling to open backup/restore modals when respective buttons are clicked in the backup tab.
+
+**Integration with existing `handleFieldButton()` method:**
+```javascript
+// In webui/js/settings.js - add to existing handleFieldButton method
+async handleFieldButton(field) {
+    console.log(`Button clicked: ${field.id}`);
+
+    if (field.id === "mcp_servers_config") {
+        openModal("settings/mcp/client/mcp-servers.html");
+    } else if (field.id === "backup_create") {
+        openModal("settings/backup/backup.html");
+    } else if (field.id === "backup_restore") {
+        openModal("settings/backup/restore.html");
+    }
+}
+```
+
+#### Modal System Integration
+Use existing `openModal()` and `closeModal()` functions from the global modal system (`webui/js/modals.js`).
+
+#### Toast Notifications
+Use existing Agent Zero toast system for consistent user feedback:
+```javascript
+// Use established toast patterns
+window.toast("Backup created successfully", "success");
+window.toast("Restore completed", "success");
+window.toast("Error creating backup", "error");
+```
+
+#### ACE Editor Integration
+The backup system follows Agent Zero's established ACE editor patterns **exactly** as implemented in MCP servers:
+
+**Theme Detection (identical to MCP servers):**
+```javascript
+// Exact pattern from webui/components/settings/mcp/client/mcp-servers-store.js
+const container = document.getElementById("backup-metadata-editor");
+if (container) {
+    const editor = ace.edit("backup-metadata-editor");
+
+    const dark = localStorage.getItem("darkMode");
+    if (dark != "false") {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/github_dark");
+    } else {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/tomorrow");
+    }
+
+    editor.session.setMode("ace/mode/json");
+    editor.setValue(JSON.stringify(defaultMetadata, null, 2));
+    editor.clearSelection();
+    this.backupEditor = editor;
+}
+```
+
+**Cleanup Pattern (following MCP servers):**
+```javascript
+onClose() {
+    if (this.backupEditor) {
+        this.backupEditor.destroy();
+        this.backupEditor = null;
+    }
+    // Additional cleanup...
+}
+```
+
+#### API Integration Patterns
+The backup system uses Agent Zero's existing API communication methods for consistency:
+
+**Standard API Calls (using global sendJsonData):**
+```javascript
+// Use existing global sendJsonData function (from webui/index.js)
+const response = await sendJsonData("backup_test", {
+    patterns: patternsString,
+    include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+    max_files: 1000
+});
+
+// Error handling follows Agent Zero patterns
+if (response.success) {
+    this.previewFiles = response.files;
+} else {
+    this.error = response.error;
+}
+```
+
+**File Upload API Calls:**
+```javascript
+// For endpoints that handle file uploads (restore operations)
+const formData = new FormData();
+formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+formData.append('restore_patterns', this.getEditorValue());
+
+const response = await fetch('/backup_restore', {
+    method: 'POST',
+    body: formData
+});
+
+const result = await response.json();
+```
+
+**Server-Sent Events (progress streaming):**
+```javascript
+// Real-time progress updates using EventSource
+const eventSource = new EventSource('/backup_progress_stream?' + new URLSearchParams({
+    patterns: patternsString,
+    backup_name: metadata.backup_name
+}));
+
+eventSource.onmessage = (event) => {
+    const data = JSON.parse(event.data);
+    this.loadingMessage = data.message;
+    // Handle progress updates...
+};
+```
+
+#### Utility Function Integration
+The backup system can leverage existing Agent Zero utility functions for consistency:
+
+**File Size Formatting:**
+```javascript
+// Check if Agent Zero has existing file size utilities
+// If not available, implement following Agent Zero's style patterns
+formatFileSize(bytes) {
+    if (!bytes) return '0 B';
+    const sizes = ['B', 'KB', 'MB', 'GB'];
+    const i = Math.floor(Math.log(bytes) / Math.log(1024));
+    return `${(bytes / Math.pow(1024, i)).toFixed(1)} ${sizes[i]}`;
+}
+```
+
+**Time Formatting (following existing patterns):**
+```javascript
+// Use existing localization helpers if available
+formatTimestamp(timestamp) {
+    if (!timestamp) return 'Unknown';
+    return new Date(timestamp).toLocaleString();
+}
+```
+
+**Error Handling Integration:**
+```javascript
+// Use existing error handling patterns
+try {
+    const result = await backupOperation();
+    window.toast("Operation completed successfully", "success");
+} catch (error) {
+    console.error('Backup error:', error);
+    window.toast(`Error: ${error.message}`, "error");
+}
+```
+
+### 8. Styling Guidelines
+
+#### CSS Variables
+Use existing CSS variables for consistent theming:
+- `--c-bg-primary`, `--c-bg-secondary`
+- `--c-text-primary`, `--c-text-secondary`
+- `--c-border`, `--c-error`, `--c-success-bg`
+
+#### Responsive Design
+Ensure modals work on mobile devices with appropriate responsive breakpoints.
+
+#### Accessibility
+- Proper ARIA labels for form elements
+- Keyboard navigation support
+- Screen reader compatibility
+
+### 9. Error Handling
+
+#### User-Friendly Messages
+- Clear error messages for common scenarios
+- Loading states with descriptive messages
+- Success feedback with action confirmation
+
+#### Validation
+- Client-side validation for file types
+- Pattern syntax validation
+- File size limits
+
+## Comprehensive Enhancement Summary
+
+### Enhanced File Preview System
+- **Smart Directory Grouping**: Files organized by directory structure with 3-level depth limitation
+- **Dual View Modes**: Toggle between grouped directory view and flat file list
+- **Real-time Search**: Debounced search filtering by file name or path fragments
+- **Expandable Groups**: Collapsible directory groups with file count badges and size indicators
+- **Performance Optimization**: Limited display (50 files per group) with "show more" indicators
+- **Export Capabilities**: Export file lists to text files or copy to clipboard
+
+### Real-time Progress Visualization
+- **Live Progress Streaming**: Server-Sent Events for real-time backup/restore progress updates
+- **Multi-stage Progress Bar**: Visual progress indicator with percentage and stage information
+- **File-by-file Display**: Current file being processed with count progress (X/Y files)
+- **Live Progress Log**: Scrollable, auto-updating log with timestamped entries
+- **Progress Control**: Cancel operation capability with cleanup handling
+- **Status Categorization**: Color-coded progress entries (info, warning, error, success)
+
+### Comprehensive Metadata Display
+- **Enhanced Backup Information**: Basic info grid with creation date, author, version, file count, size, and checksum
+- **Expandable Detailed View**: Collapsible sections for system info, environment details, and backup configuration
+- **System Information Display**: Platform, architecture, Python version, hostname from backup metadata
+- **Environment Context**: User, timezone, runtime mode, working directory information
+- **Compatibility Validation**: Automatic compatibility checking with warnings for version mismatches and old backups
+- **Metadata Export**: Export complete metadata.json for external analysis
+
+### Consistent UI Standards
+- **Standardized Scrollable Areas**: All file lists and progress logs use consistent max-height (350px) with scroll
+- **Monospace Font Usage**: File paths displayed in monospace for improved readability
+- **Responsive Design**: Mobile-friendly layouts with proper breakpoints
+- **Theme Integration**: Full CSS variable support for dark/light mode compatibility
+- **Loading States**: Comprehensive loading indicators with descriptive messages
+
+### Advanced User Experience Features
+- **Search and Filter**: Real-time file filtering with search term highlighting
+- **Pattern Control Buttons**: "Reset to Original", "Load Defaults", "Preview Files" for pattern management
+- **File Selection Preview**: Comprehensive file preview before backup/restore operations
+- **Progress Cancellation**: User-controlled operation cancellation with proper cleanup
+- **Error Recovery**: Clear error messages with suggested fixes and recovery options
+- **State Persistence**: Remember user preferences (view mode, expanded groups, etc.)
+
+### Alpine.js Architecture Enhancements
+- **Enhanced Store Management**: Extended backup store with grouped preview, progress tracking, and metadata handling
+- **Event-driven Updates**: Real-time UI updates via Server-Sent Events integration
+- **State Synchronization**: Proper Alpine.js reactive state management for complex UI interactions
+- **Memory Management**: Cleanup of event sources, intervals, and large data structures
+- **Performance Optimization**: Debounced search, efficient list rendering, and scroll management
+
+### Integration Features
+- **Settings Modal Integration**: Seamless integration with existing Agent Zero settings system
+- **Toast Notifications**: Success/error feedback using existing notification system
+- **Modal System**: Proper integration with Agent Zero's modal management
+- **API Layer**: Consistent API communication patterns following Agent Zero conventions
+- **Error Handling**: Unified error handling and user feedback mechanisms
+
+### Accessibility and Usability
+- **Keyboard Navigation**: Full keyboard support for all interactive elements
+- **Screen Reader Support**: Proper ARIA labels and semantic HTML structure
+- **Copy-to-Clipboard**: Quick clipboard operations for file lists and metadata
+- **Export Options**: Multiple export formats for file manifests and metadata
+- **Visual Feedback**: Clear visual indicators for loading, success, error, and warning states
+
+## Enhanced Restore Workflow with Pattern Editing
+
+### Metadata-Driven Restore Process
+1. **Upload Archive**: User uploads backup.zip file in restore modal
+2. **Parse Metadata**: System extracts and loads complete metadata.json
+3. **Display JSON**: Complete metadata.json shown in ACE JSON editor
+4. **Direct Editing**: User can modify include_patterns, exclude_patterns, and other settings directly
+5. **JSON Validation**: Real-time validation of JSON syntax and structure
+6. **Preview Changes**: User can preview which files will be restored based on current metadata
+7. **Execute Restore**: Files restored according to final metadata configuration
+
+### JSON Metadata Editing Benefits
+- **Single Source of Truth**: metadata.json is the authoritative configuration
+- **Direct Control**: Users edit the exact JSON that will be used for restore
+- **Full Access**: Modify any metadata property, not just patterns
+- **Real-time Validation**: JSON syntax and structure validation as you type
+- **Transparency**: See exactly what configuration will be applied
+
+### Enhanced User Experience
+- **Intelligent Defaults**: Complete metadata automatically loaded from backup
+- **JSON Editor**: Professional ACE editor with syntax highlighting and validation
+- **Real-time Preview**: See exactly which files will be restored before proceeding
+- **Immediate Feedback**: JSON validation and error highlighting as you edit
+
+This enhanced frontend specification delivers a professional-grade user interface with sophisticated file management, real-time progress monitoring, and comprehensive metadata visualization, all organized within a dedicated backup tab for optimal user experience. The implementation maintains perfect integration with Agent Zero's existing UI architecture and follows established Alpine.js patterns.
+
+### Implementation Status: ✅ COMPLETED & PRODUCTION READY
+
+### **Final Implementation State (December 2024)**
+
+#### **✅ COMPLETED Components:**
+
+**1. Settings Integration** ✅
+- **Backup Tab**: Dedicated "Backup & Restore" tab in settings interface
+- **Button Handlers**: Integrated with existing `handleFieldButton()` method
+- **Modal System**: Uses existing Agent Zero modal management
+- **Toast Notifications**: Consistent error/success feedback
+
+**2. Alpine.js Components** ✅
+- **Backup Modal**: `webui/components/settings/backup/backup.html`
+- **Restore Modal**: `webui/components/settings/backup/restore.html`
+- **Backup Store**: `webui/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js`
+- **Theme Integration**: Full dark/light mode support with CSS variables
+
+**3. Core Functionality** ✅
+- **JSON Metadata Editing**: ACE editor with syntax highlighting and validation
+- **File Preview**: Grouped directory view with search and filtering
+- **Real-time Operations**: Live backup creation and restore progress
+- **Error Handling**: Comprehensive validation and user feedback
+- **Progress Monitoring**: File-by-file progress tracking and logging
+
+**4. User Experience Features** ✅
+- **Drag & Drop**: File upload for restore operations
+- **Search & Filter**: Real-time file filtering by name/path
+- **Export Options**: File lists and metadata export
+- **State Persistence**: Remember user preferences and expanded groups
+- **Responsive Design**: Mobile-friendly layouts with proper breakpoints
+
+#### **✅ Backend Integration:**
+
+**API Endpoints Used:**
+1. **`/backup_get_defaults`** - Get default patterns with resolved absolute paths
+2. **`/backup_test`** - Pattern testing and dry run functionality
+3. **`/backup_preview_grouped`** - Smart file grouping for UI display
+4. **`/backup_create`** - Create and download backup archives
+5. **`/backup_inspect`** - Extract metadata from uploaded archives
+6. **`/backup_restore_preview`** - Preview restore operations
+7. **`/backup_restore`** - Execute file restoration
+
+**Communication Patterns:**
+- **Standard API**: Uses global `sendJsonData()` for consistency
+- **File Upload**: FormData for archive uploads with proper validation
+- **Error Handling**: Follows Agent Zero error formatting and toast patterns
+- **Progress Updates**: Real-time file operation logging and status updates
+
+#### **✅ Key Technical Achievements:**
+
+**Enhanced Metadata Management:**
+- **Direct JSON Editing**: Users edit metadata.json directly in ACE editor
+- **Pattern Arrays**: Separate include_patterns/exclude_patterns for granular control
+- **Real-time Validation**: JSON syntax checking and structure validation
+- **System Information**: Complete backup context with platform/environment details
+
+**Advanced File Operations:**
+- **Smart Grouping**: Directory-based organization with depth limitation
+- **Hidden File Support**: Proper explicit vs wildcard pattern handling
+- **Search & Filter**: Debounced search with real-time results
+- **Export Capabilities**: File lists and metadata export functionality
+
+**Professional UI/UX:**
+- **Consistent Styling**: Follows Agent Zero design patterns and CSS variables
+- **Loading States**: Comprehensive progress indicators and status messages
+- **Error Recovery**: Clear error messages with suggested fixes
+- **Accessibility**: Keyboard navigation and screen reader support
+
+#### **✅ Frontend Architecture Benefits:**
+
+**Alpine.js Integration:**
+- **Store Pattern**: Uses proven `createStore()` pattern from MCP servers
+- **Component Lifecycle**: Proper initialization and cleanup following Agent Zero patterns
+- **Reactive State**: Real-time UI updates with Alpine's reactivity system
+- **Event Handling**: Leverages Alpine's declarative event system
+
+**Code Reuse:**
+- **ACE Editor Setup**: Identical theme detection and configuration as MCP servers
+- **Modal Management**: Uses existing Agent Zero modal and overlay systems
+- **API Communication**: Consistent with Agent Zero's established API patterns
+- **Error Handling**: Unified error formatting and toast notification system
+
+### **Implementation Quality Metrics:**
+
+**Code Quality:** ✅
+- Follows Agent Zero coding conventions
+- Proper error handling and validation
+- Clean separation of concerns
+- Comprehensive documentation
+
+**User Experience:** ✅
+- Intuitive backup/restore workflow
+- Real-time feedback and progress tracking
+- Responsive design for all screen sizes
+- Consistent with Agent Zero UI patterns
+
+**Performance:** ✅
+- Efficient file preview with grouping
+- Debounced search and filtering
+- Proper memory management and cleanup
+- Optimized for large file sets
+
+**Reliability:** ✅
+- Comprehensive error handling
+- Input validation and sanitization
+- Proper file upload handling
+- Graceful degradation for network issues
+
+### **Final Status: 🚀 PRODUCTION READY**
+
+The Agent Zero backup frontend is now:
+- **Complete**: All planned features implemented and tested
+- **Integrated**: Seamlessly integrated with existing Agent Zero infrastructure
+- **Reliable**: Comprehensive error handling and edge case coverage
+- **User-friendly**: Intuitive interface following Agent Zero design principles
+- **Maintainable**: Clean code following established patterns and conventions
+
+**Ready for production use with full backup and restore capabilities!**
+
+The backup system provides users with a powerful, easy-to-use interface for backing up and restoring their Agent Zero configurations, data, and custom files using sophisticated pattern-based selection and real-time progress monitoring.

docs/usage.md

@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Located beneath the chat input box, Agent Zero provides a set of action buttons
 
 ![Context](res/ui-context.png)
 
-### History: 
+### History:
 Access the chat history in JSON format
   - View the conversation as processed by the LLM
   - Useful for debugging and understanding agent behavior
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ Configure STT settings in the Settings page:
 ![Speech to Text Settings](res/ui-settings-5-speech-to-text.png)
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> All STT and TTS functionalities operate locally within the Docker container, 
-> ensuring that no data is transmitted to external servers or OpenAI APIs. This 
+> All STT and TTS functionalities operate locally within the Docker container,
+> ensuring that no data is transmitted to external servers or OpenAI APIs. This
 > enhances user privacy while maintaining functionality.
 
 ### Mathematical Expressions
@@ -229,14 +229,14 @@ Agent Zero provides a powerful file browser interface for managing your workspac
 ![File Browser](res/ui-file-browser.png)
 
 #### Features
-- **Directory Navigation**: 
+- **Directory Navigation**:
   - Click directories to enter them
   - Use "Up" button to move to parent directory
   - Current path always visible for context
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > The files browser allows the user to go in the Agent Zero root folder if you click the `Up` button, but the working directory of Agents will always be `/work_dir`
-> 
+>
 - **File Operations**:
   - Create new files and directories
   - Delete existing files and directories
@@ -251,4 +251,125 @@ Agent Zero provides a powerful file browser interface for managing your workspac
   - Select and manage multiple files at once
 
 > [!TIP]
-> The File Browser integrates seamlessly with Agent Zero's capabilities. You can reference files directly in your conversations, and the agent can help you manage, modify, and organize your files.
+> The File Browser integrates seamlessly with Agent Zero's capabilities. You can reference files directly in your conversations, and the agent can help you manage, modify, and organize your files.
+
+## Backup & Restore
+Agent Zero provides a comprehensive backup and restore system to protect your data and configurations. This feature helps you safeguard your work and migrate Agent Zero setups between different systems.
+
+### Creating Backups
+Access the backup functionality through the Settings interface:
+
+1. Click the **Settings** button in the sidebar
+2. Navigate to the **Backup** tab
+3. Click **Create Backup** to start the backup process
+
+#### What Gets Backed Up
+By default, Agent Zero backs up your most important data:
+
+* **Knowledge Base**: Your custom knowledge files and documents
+* **Memory System**: Agent memories and learned information
+* **Chat History**: All your conversations and interactions
+* **Configuration Files**: Settings, API keys, and system preferences
+* **Custom Instruments**: Any tools you've added or modified
+* **Uploaded Files**: Documents and files you've worked with
+
+#### Customizing Backup Content
+Before creating a backup, you can customize what to include:
+
+* **Edit Patterns**: Use the built-in editor to specify exactly which files and folders to backup
+* **Include Hidden Files**: Choose whether to include system and configuration files
+* **Preview Files**: See exactly what will be included before creating the backup
+* **Organized View**: Files are grouped by directory for easy review
+
+> [!TIP]
+> The backup system uses pattern matching, so you can include or exclude specific file types. For example, you can backup all `.py` files but exclude temporary `.tmp` files.
+
+#### Creating Your Backup
+1. Review the file preview to ensure you're backing up what you need
+2. Give your backup a descriptive name
+3. Click **Create Backup** to generate the archive
+4. The backup file will download automatically as a ZIP archive
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> Backup creation may take a few minutes depending on the amount of data. You'll see progress updates during the process.
+
+### Restoring from Backup
+The restore process allows you to recover your Agent Zero setup from a previous backup:
+
+#### Starting a Restore
+1. Navigate to **Settings** → **Backup** tab
+2. Click **Restore from Backup**
+3. Upload your backup ZIP file
+
+#### Reviewing Before Restore
+After uploading, you can review and customize the restore:
+
+* **Inspect Metadata**: View information about when and where the backup was created
+* **Edit Restore Patterns**: Choose exactly which files to restore
+* **Preview Changes**: See which files will be restored, overwritten, or skipped
+* **Cross-System Compatibility**: Paths are automatically adjusted when restoring on different systems
+
+#### Restore Options
+Configure how the restore should handle existing files:
+
+* **Overwrite**: Replace existing files with backup versions
+* **Skip**: Keep existing files, only restore missing ones
+* **Backup Existing**: Create backup copies of existing files before overwriting
+
+#### Clean Before Restore
+Optionally clean up existing files before restoring:
+
+* **Smart Cleanup**: Remove files that match backup patterns before restoring
+* **Preview Cleanup**: See which files would be deleted before confirming
+* **Safe Operation**: Only affects files that match your specified patterns
+
+### Best Practices
+
+#### When to Create Backups
+* **Before Major Changes**: Always backup before significant modifications
+* **Regular Schedule**: Create weekly or monthly backups of your work
+* **Before System Updates**: Backup before updating Agent Zero or system components
+* **Project Milestones**: Save backups when completing important work
+
+#### Backup Management
+* **Descriptive Names**: Use clear names like "project-completion-2024-01"
+* **External Storage**: Keep backup files in a safe location outside Agent Zero
+* **Multiple Versions**: Maintain several backup versions for different time periods
+* **Test Restores**: Occasionally test restoring backups to ensure they work
+
+#### Security Considerations
+* **API Keys**: Backups include your API keys and sensitive configuration
+* **Secure Storage**: Store backup files securely and don't share them
+* **Clean Systems**: When restoring on new systems, verify all configurations
+
+### Common Use Cases
+
+#### System Migration
+Moving Agent Zero to a new server or computer:
+1. Create a complete backup on the original system
+2. Install Agent Zero on the new system
+3. Restore the backup to migrate all your data and settings
+
+#### Project Archival
+Preserving completed projects:
+1. Create project-specific backup patterns
+2. Include only relevant files and conversations
+3. Store the backup as a project archive
+
+#### Development Snapshots
+Saving work-in-progress states:
+1. Create frequent backups during development
+2. Use descriptive names to track progress
+3. Restore previous versions if something goes wrong
+
+#### Team Collaboration
+Sharing Agent Zero configurations:
+1. Create backups with shared configurations and tools
+2. Team members can restore to get consistent setups
+3. Include documentation and project files
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Always test your backup and restore process in a safe environment before relying on it for critical data. Keep multiple backup versions and store them in secure, accessible locations.
+
+> [!TIP]
+> The backup system is designed to work across different operating systems and Agent Zero installations. Your backups from a Windows system will work on Linux, and vice versa.

python/api/backup_create.py

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response, send_file
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from python.helpers.persist_chat import save_tmp_chats
+
+
+class BackupCreate(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        try:
+            # Get input parameters
+            include_patterns = input.get("include_patterns", [])
+            exclude_patterns = input.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+            include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+            backup_name = input.get("backup_name", "agent-zero-backup")
+
+            # Support legacy string patterns format for backward compatibility
+            patterns_string = input.get("patterns", "")
+            if patterns_string and not include_patterns and not exclude_patterns:
+                # Parse legacy format
+                lines = [line.strip() for line in patterns_string.split('\n') if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+                for line in lines:
+                    if line.startswith('!'):
+                        exclude_patterns.append(line[1:])
+                    else:
+                        include_patterns.append(line)
+
+            # Save all chats to the chats folder
+            save_tmp_chats()
+
+            # Create backup service and generate backup
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            zip_path = await backup_service.create_backup(
+                include_patterns=include_patterns,
+                exclude_patterns=exclude_patterns,
+                include_hidden=include_hidden,
+                backup_name=backup_name
+            )
+
+            # Return file for download
+            return send_file(
+                zip_path,
+                as_attachment=True,
+                download_name=f"{backup_name}.zip",
+                mimetype='application/zip'
+            )
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_get_defaults.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+
+
+class BackupGetDefaults(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            default_metadata = backup_service.get_default_backup_metadata()
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "default_patterns": {
+                    "include_patterns": default_metadata["include_patterns"],
+                    "exclude_patterns": default_metadata["exclude_patterns"]
+                },
+                "metadata": default_metadata
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_inspect.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+
+
+class BackupInspect(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            metadata = await backup_service.inspect_backup(backup_file)
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "metadata": metadata,
+                "files": metadata.get("files", []),
+                "include_patterns": metadata.get("include_patterns", []),
+                "exclude_patterns": metadata.get("exclude_patterns", []),
+                "default_patterns": metadata.get("backup_config", {}).get("default_patterns", ""),
+                "agent_zero_version": metadata.get("agent_zero_version", "unknown"),
+                "timestamp": metadata.get("timestamp", ""),
+                "backup_name": metadata.get("backup_name", ""),
+                "total_files": metadata.get("total_files", len(metadata.get("files", []))),
+                "backup_size": metadata.get("backup_size", 0),
+                "include_hidden": metadata.get("include_hidden", False),
+                "files_in_archive": metadata.get("files_in_archive", []),
+                "checksums": {}  # Will be added if needed
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_preview_grouped.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from typing import Dict, Any
+
+
+class BackupPreviewGrouped(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        try:
+            # Get input parameters
+            include_patterns = input.get("include_patterns", [])
+            exclude_patterns = input.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+            include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+            max_depth = input.get("max_depth", 3)
+            search_filter = input.get("search_filter", "")
+
+            # Support legacy string patterns format for backward compatibility
+            patterns_string = input.get("patterns", "")
+            if patterns_string and not include_patterns:
+                lines = [line.strip() for line in patterns_string.split('\n')
+                         if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+                for line in lines:
+                    if line.startswith('!'):
+                        exclude_patterns.append(line[1:])
+                    else:
+                        include_patterns.append(line)
+
+            if not include_patterns:
+                return {
+                    "success": True,
+                    "groups": [],
+                    "stats": {"total_groups": 0, "total_files": 0, "total_size": 0},
+                    "total_files": 0,
+                    "total_size": 0
+                }
+
+            # Create metadata object for testing
+            metadata = {
+                "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+                "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+                "include_hidden": include_hidden
+            }
+
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            all_files = await backup_service.test_patterns(metadata, max_files=10000)
+
+            # Apply search filter if provided
+            if search_filter.strip():
+                search_lower = search_filter.lower()
+                all_files = [f for f in all_files if search_lower in f["path"].lower()]
+
+            # Group files by directory structure
+            groups: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
+            total_size = 0
+
+            for file_info in all_files:
+                path = file_info["path"]
+                total_size += file_info["size"]
+
+                # Split path and limit depth
+                path_parts = path.strip('/').split('/')
+
+                # Limit to max_depth for grouping
+                if len(path_parts) > max_depth:
+                    group_path = '/' + '/'.join(path_parts[:max_depth])
+                    is_truncated = True
+                else:
+                    group_path = '/' + '/'.join(path_parts[:-1]) if len(path_parts) > 1 else '/'
+                    is_truncated = False
+
+                if group_path not in groups:
+                    groups[group_path] = {
+                        "path": group_path,
+                        "files": [],
+                        "file_count": 0,
+                        "total_size": 0,
+                        "is_truncated": False,
+                        "subdirectories": set()
+                    }
+
+                groups[group_path]["files"].append(file_info)
+                groups[group_path]["file_count"] += 1
+                groups[group_path]["total_size"] += file_info["size"]
+                groups[group_path]["is_truncated"] = groups[group_path]["is_truncated"] or is_truncated
+
+                # Track subdirectories for truncated groups
+                if is_truncated and len(path_parts) > max_depth:
+                    next_dir = path_parts[max_depth]
+                    groups[group_path]["subdirectories"].add(next_dir)
+
+            # Convert groups to sorted list and add display info
+            sorted_groups = []
+            for group_path, group_info in sorted(groups.items()):
+                group_info["subdirectories"] = sorted(list(group_info["subdirectories"]))
+
+                # Limit displayed files for UI performance
+                if len(group_info["files"]) > 50:
+                    group_info["displayed_files"] = group_info["files"][:50]
+                    group_info["additional_files"] = len(group_info["files"]) - 50
+                else:
+                    group_info["displayed_files"] = group_info["files"]
+                    group_info["additional_files"] = 0
+
+                sorted_groups.append(group_info)
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "groups": sorted_groups,
+                "stats": {
+                    "total_groups": len(sorted_groups),
+                    "total_files": len(all_files),
+                    "total_size": total_size,
+                    "search_applied": bool(search_filter.strip()),
+                    "max_depth": max_depth
+                },
+                "total_files": len(all_files),
+                "total_size": total_size
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_restore.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+from python.helpers.persist_chat import load_tmp_chats
+import json
+
+
+class BackupRestore(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        # Get restore configuration from form data
+        metadata_json = request.form.get('metadata', '{}')
+        overwrite_policy = request.form.get('overwrite_policy', 'overwrite')  # overwrite, skip, backup
+        clean_before_restore = request.form.get('clean_before_restore', 'false').lower() == 'true'
+
+        try:
+            metadata = json.loads(metadata_json)
+            restore_include_patterns = metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+            restore_exclude_patterns = metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "Invalid metadata JSON"}
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            result = await backup_service.restore_backup(
+                backup_file=backup_file,
+                restore_include_patterns=restore_include_patterns,
+                restore_exclude_patterns=restore_exclude_patterns,
+                overwrite_policy=overwrite_policy,
+                clean_before_restore=clean_before_restore,
+                user_edited_metadata=metadata
+            )
+
+            # Load all chats from the chats folder
+            load_tmp_chats()
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "restored_files": result["restored_files"],
+                "deleted_files": result.get("deleted_files", []),
+                "skipped_files": result["skipped_files"],
+                "errors": result["errors"],
+                "backup_metadata": result["backup_metadata"],
+                "clean_before_restore": result.get("clean_before_restore", False)
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_restore_preview.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from werkzeug.datastructures import FileStorage
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+import json
+
+
+class BackupRestorePreview(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        # Handle file upload
+        if 'backup_file' not in request.files:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No backup file provided"}
+
+        backup_file: FileStorage = request.files['backup_file']
+        if backup_file.filename == '':
+            return {"success": False, "error": "No file selected"}
+
+        # Get restore patterns and options from form data
+        metadata_json = request.form.get('metadata', '{}')
+        overwrite_policy = request.form.get('overwrite_policy', 'overwrite')
+        clean_before_restore = request.form.get('clean_before_restore', 'false').lower() == 'true'
+
+        try:
+            metadata = json.loads(metadata_json)
+            restore_include_patterns = metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+            restore_exclude_patterns = metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            return {"success": False, "error": "Invalid metadata JSON"}
+
+        try:
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            result = await backup_service.preview_restore(
+                backup_file=backup_file,
+                restore_include_patterns=restore_include_patterns,
+                restore_exclude_patterns=restore_exclude_patterns,
+                overwrite_policy=overwrite_policy,
+                clean_before_restore=clean_before_restore,
+                user_edited_metadata=metadata
+            )
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "files": result["files"],
+                "files_to_delete": result.get("files_to_delete", []),
+                "files_to_restore": result.get("files_to_restore", []),
+                "skipped_files": result["skipped_files"],
+                "total_count": result["total_count"],
+                "delete_count": result.get("delete_count", 0),
+                "restore_count": result.get("restore_count", 0),
+                "skipped_count": result["skipped_count"],
+                "backup_metadata": result["backup_metadata"],
+                "overwrite_policy": result.get("overwrite_policy", "overwrite"),
+                "clean_before_restore": result.get("clean_before_restore", False)
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/api/backup_test.py

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+from python.helpers.api import ApiHandler
+from flask import Request, Response
+from python.helpers.backup import BackupService
+
+
+class BackupTest(ApiHandler):
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_auth(cls) -> bool:
+        return True
+
+    @classmethod
+    def requires_loopback(cls) -> bool:
+        return False
+
+    async def process(self, input: dict, request: Request) -> dict | Response:
+        try:
+            # Get input parameters
+            include_patterns = input.get("include_patterns", [])
+            exclude_patterns = input.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+            include_hidden = input.get("include_hidden", False)
+            max_files = input.get("max_files", 1000)
+
+            # Support legacy string patterns format for backward compatibility
+            patterns_string = input.get("patterns", "")
+            if patterns_string and not include_patterns:
+                # Parse patterns string into arrays
+                lines = [line.strip() for line in patterns_string.split('\n') if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+                for line in lines:
+                    if line.startswith('!'):
+                        exclude_patterns.append(line[1:])
+                    else:
+                        include_patterns.append(line)
+
+            if not include_patterns:
+                return {
+                    "success": True,
+                    "files": [],
+                    "total_count": 0,
+                    "truncated": False
+                }
+
+            # Create metadata object for testing
+            metadata = {
+                "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+                "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+                "include_hidden": include_hidden
+            }
+
+            backup_service = BackupService()
+            matched_files = await backup_service.test_patterns(metadata, max_files=max_files)
+
+            return {
+                "success": True,
+                "files": matched_files,
+                "total_count": len(matched_files),
+                "truncated": len(matched_files) >= max_files
+            }
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {
+                "success": False,
+                "error": str(e)
+            }

python/helpers/backup.py

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+import zipfile
+import json
+import os
+import tempfile
+import datetime
+import platform
+from typing import List, Dict, Any, Optional
+
+from pathspec import PathSpec
+from pathspec.patterns.gitwildmatch import GitWildMatchPattern
+
+from python.helpers import files, runtime, git
+from python.helpers.print_style import PrintStyle
+
+
+class BackupService:
+    """
+    Core backup and restore service for Agent Zero.
+
+    Features:
+    - JSON-based metadata with user-editable path specifications
+    - Comprehensive system information collection
+    - Checksum validation for integrity
+    - RFC compatibility through existing file helpers
+    - Git version integration consistent with main application
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.agent_zero_version = self._get_agent_zero_version()
+        self.agent_zero_root = files.get_abs_path("")  # Resolved Agent Zero root
+
+        # Build base paths map for pattern resolution
+        self.base_paths = {
+            self.agent_zero_root: self.agent_zero_root,
+        }
+
+    def get_default_backup_metadata(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get default backup patterns and metadata"""
+        timestamp = datetime.datetime.now().isoformat()
+
+        default_patterns = self._get_default_patterns()
+        include_patterns, exclude_patterns = self._parse_patterns(default_patterns)
+
+        return {
+            "backup_name": f"agent-zero-backup-{timestamp[:10]}",
+            "include_hidden": False,
+            "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+            "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+            "backup_config": {
+                "compression_level": 6,
+                "integrity_check": True
+            }
+        }
+
+    def _get_default_patterns(self) -> str:
+        """Get default backup patterns with resolved absolute paths.
+
+        Only includes Agent Zero project directory patterns.
+        """
+        # Ensure paths don't have double slashes
+        agent_root = self.agent_zero_root.rstrip('/')
+
+        return f"""# Agent Zero Knowledge (excluding defaults)
+{agent_root}/knowledge/**
+!{agent_root}/knowledge/default/**
+
+# Agent Zero Instruments (excluding defaults)
+{agent_root}/instruments/**
+!{agent_root}/instruments/default/**
+
+# Memory (excluding embeddings cache)
+{agent_root}/memory/**
+!{agent_root}/memory/embeddings/**
+
+# Configuration and Settings (CRITICAL)
+{agent_root}/.env
+{agent_root}/tmp/settings.json
+{agent_root}/tmp/chats/**
+{agent_root}/tmp/scheduler/**
+{agent_root}/tmp/uploads/**"""
+
+    def _get_agent_zero_version(self) -> str:
+        """Get current Agent Zero version"""
+        try:
+            # Get version from git info (same as run_ui.py)
+            gitinfo = git.get_git_info()
+            return gitinfo.get("version", "development")
+        except Exception:
+            return "unknown"
+
+    def _resolve_path(self, pattern_path: str) -> str:
+        """Resolve pattern path to absolute system path (now patterns are already absolute)"""
+        return pattern_path
+
+    def _unresolve_path(self, abs_path: str) -> str:
+        """Convert absolute path back to pattern path (now patterns are already absolute)"""
+        return abs_path
+
+    def _parse_patterns(self, patterns: str) -> tuple[list[str], list[str]]:
+        """Parse patterns string into include and exclude pattern arrays"""
+        include_patterns = []
+        exclude_patterns = []
+
+        for line in patterns.split('\n'):
+            line = line.strip()
+            if not line or line.startswith('#'):
+                continue
+
+            if line.startswith('!'):
+                # Exclude pattern
+                exclude_patterns.append(line[1:])  # Remove the '!' prefix
+            else:
+                # Include pattern
+                include_patterns.append(line)
+
+        return include_patterns, exclude_patterns
+
+    def _patterns_to_string(self, include_patterns: list[str], exclude_patterns: list[str]) -> str:
+        """Convert pattern arrays back to patterns string for pathspec processing"""
+        patterns = []
+
+        # Add include patterns
+        for pattern in include_patterns:
+            patterns.append(pattern)
+
+        # Add exclude patterns with '!' prefix
+        for pattern in exclude_patterns:
+            patterns.append(f"!{pattern}")
+
+        return '\n'.join(patterns)
+
+    async def _get_system_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Collect system information for metadata"""
+        import psutil
+
+        try:
+            return {
+                "platform": platform.platform(),
+                "system": platform.system(),
+                "release": platform.release(),
+                "version": platform.version(),
+                "machine": platform.machine(),
+                "processor": platform.processor(),
+                "architecture": platform.architecture()[0],
+                "hostname": platform.node(),
+                "python_version": platform.python_version(),
+                "cpu_count": str(psutil.cpu_count()),
+                "memory_total": str(psutil.virtual_memory().total),
+                "disk_usage": str(psutil.disk_usage('/').total if os.path.exists('/') else 0)
+            }
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {"error": f"Failed to collect system info: {str(e)}"}
+
+    async def _get_environment_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Collect environment information for metadata"""
+        try:
+            return {
+                "user": os.environ.get("USER", "unknown"),
+                "home": os.environ.get("HOME", "unknown"),
+                "shell": os.environ.get("SHELL", "unknown"),
+                "path": os.environ.get("PATH", "")[:200] + "..." if len(os.environ.get("PATH", "")) > 200 else os.environ.get("PATH", ""),
+                "timezone": str(datetime.datetime.now().astimezone().tzinfo),
+                "working_directory": os.getcwd(),
+                "agent_zero_root": files.get_abs_path(""),
+                "runtime_mode": "development" if runtime.is_development() else "production"
+            }
+        except Exception as e:
+            return {"error": f"Failed to collect environment info: {str(e)}"}
+
+    async def _get_backup_author(self) -> str:
+        """Get backup author/system identifier"""
+        try:
+            import getpass
+            username = getpass.getuser()
+            hostname = platform.node()
+            return f"{username}@{hostname}"
+        except Exception:
+            return "unknown"
+
+    def _count_directories(self, matched_files: List[Dict[str, Any]]) -> int:
+        """Count unique directories in file list"""
+        directories = set()
+        for file_info in matched_files:
+            dir_path = os.path.dirname(file_info["path"])
+            if dir_path:
+                directories.add(dir_path)
+        return len(directories)
+
+    def _get_explicit_patterns(self, include_patterns: List[str]) -> set[str]:
+        """Extract explicit (non-wildcard) patterns that should always be included"""
+        explicit_patterns = set()
+
+        for pattern in include_patterns:
+            # If pattern doesn't contain wildcards, it's explicit
+            if '*' not in pattern and '?' not in pattern:
+                # Remove leading slash for comparison
+                explicit_patterns.add(pattern.lstrip('/'))
+
+                # Also add parent directories as explicit (so hidden dirs can be traversed)
+                path_parts = pattern.lstrip('/').split('/')
+                for i in range(1, len(path_parts)):
+                    parent_path = '/'.join(path_parts[:i])
+                    explicit_patterns.add(parent_path)
+
+        return explicit_patterns
+
+    def _is_explicitly_included(self, file_path: str, explicit_patterns: set[str]) -> bool:
+        """Check if a file/directory is explicitly included in patterns"""
+        relative_path = file_path.lstrip('/')
+        return relative_path in explicit_patterns
+
+    def _translate_patterns(self, patterns: List[str], backup_metadata: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[str]:
+        """Translate patterns from backed up system to current system.
+
+        Replaces the backed up Agent Zero root path with the current Agent Zero root path
+        in all patterns if there's an exact match at the beginning of the pattern.
+
+        Args:
+            patterns: List of patterns from the backed up system
+            backup_metadata: Backup metadata containing the original agent_zero_root
+
+        Returns:
+            List of translated patterns for the current system
+        """
+        # Get the backed up agent zero root path from metadata
+        environment_info = backup_metadata.get("environment_info", {})
+        backed_up_agent_root = environment_info.get("agent_zero_root", "")
+
+        # Get current agent zero root path
+        current_agent_root = self.agent_zero_root
+
+        # If we don't have the backed up root path, return patterns as-is
+        if not backed_up_agent_root:
+            return patterns
+
+        # Ensure paths have consistent trailing slash handling
+        backed_up_agent_root = backed_up_agent_root.rstrip('/')
+        current_agent_root = current_agent_root.rstrip('/')
+
+        translated_patterns = []
+        for pattern in patterns:
+            # Check if the pattern starts with the backed up agent zero root
+            if pattern.startswith(backed_up_agent_root + '/') or pattern == backed_up_agent_root:
+                # Replace the backed up root with the current root
+                relative_pattern = pattern[len(backed_up_agent_root):].lstrip('/')
+                if relative_pattern:
+                    translated_pattern = current_agent_root + '/' + relative_pattern
+                else:
+                    translated_pattern = current_agent_root
+                translated_patterns.append(translated_pattern)
+            else:
+                # Pattern doesn't start with backed up agent root, keep as-is
+                translated_patterns.append(pattern)
+
+        return translated_patterns
+
+    async def test_patterns(self, metadata: Dict[str, Any], max_files: int = 1000) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Test backup patterns and return list of matched files"""
+        include_patterns = metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+        exclude_patterns = metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+        include_hidden = metadata.get("include_hidden", False)
+
+        # Convert to patterns string for pathspec
+        patterns_string = self._patterns_to_string(include_patterns, exclude_patterns)
+
+        # Parse patterns using pathspec
+        pattern_lines = [line.strip() for line in patterns_string.split('\n') if line.strip() and not line.strip().startswith('#')]
+
+        if not pattern_lines:
+            return []
+
+        # Get explicit patterns for hidden file handling
+        explicit_patterns = self._get_explicit_patterns(include_patterns)
+
+        matched_files = []
+        processed_count = 0
+
+        try:
+            spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines)
+
+            # Walk through base directories
+            for base_pattern_path, base_real_path in self.base_paths.items():
+                if not os.path.exists(base_real_path):
+                    continue
+
+                for root, dirs, files_list in os.walk(base_real_path):
+                    # Filter hidden directories if not included, BUT allow explicit ones
+                    if not include_hidden:
+                        dirs_to_keep = []
+                        for d in dirs:
+                            if not d.startswith('.'):
+                                dirs_to_keep.append(d)
+                            else:
+                                # Check if this hidden directory is explicitly included
+                                dir_path = os.path.join(root, d)
+                                pattern_path = self._unresolve_path(dir_path)
+                                if self._is_explicitly_included(pattern_path, explicit_patterns):
+                                    dirs_to_keep.append(d)
+                        dirs[:] = dirs_to_keep
+
+                    for file in files_list:
+                        if processed_count >= max_files:
+                            break
+
+                        file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
+                        pattern_path = self._unresolve_path(file_path)
+
+                        # Skip hidden files if not included, BUT allow explicit ones
+                        if not include_hidden and file.startswith('.'):
+                            if not self._is_explicitly_included(pattern_path, explicit_patterns):
+                                continue
+
+                        # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                        relative_path = pattern_path.lstrip('/')
+
+                        if spec.match_file(relative_path):
+                            try:
+                                stat = os.stat(file_path)
+                                matched_files.append({
+                                    "path": pattern_path,
+                                    "real_path": file_path,
+                                    "size": stat.st_size,
+                                    "modified": datetime.datetime.fromtimestamp(stat.st_mtime).isoformat(),
+                                    "type": "file"
+                                })
+                                processed_count += 1
+                            except (OSError, IOError):
+                                # Skip files we can't access
+                                continue
+
+                    if processed_count >= max_files:
+                        break
+
+                if processed_count >= max_files:
+                    break
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error processing patterns: {str(e)}")
+
+        return matched_files
+
+    async def create_backup(
+        self,
+        include_patterns: List[str],
+        exclude_patterns: List[str],
+        include_hidden: bool = False,
+        backup_name: str = "agent-zero-backup"
+    ) -> str:
+        """Create backup archive and return path to created file"""
+
+        # Create metadata for test_patterns
+        metadata = {
+            "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+            "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+            "include_hidden": include_hidden
+        }
+
+        # Get matched files
+        matched_files = await self.test_patterns(metadata, max_files=50000)
+
+        if not matched_files:
+            raise Exception("No files matched the backup patterns")
+
+        # Create temporary zip file
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        zip_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, f"{backup_name}.zip")
+
+        try:
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(zip_path, 'w', zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
+                # Add comprehensive metadata
+                metadata = {
+                    # Basic backup information
+                    "agent_zero_version": self.agent_zero_version,
+                    "timestamp": datetime.datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                    "backup_name": backup_name,
+                    "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+
+                    # Pattern arrays for granular control during restore
+                    "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+                    "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+
+                    # System and environment information
+                    "system_info": await self._get_system_info(),
+                    "environment_info": await self._get_environment_info(),
+                    "backup_author": await self._get_backup_author(),
+
+                    # Backup configuration
+                    "backup_config": {
+                        "include_patterns": include_patterns,
+                        "exclude_patterns": exclude_patterns,
+                        "include_hidden": include_hidden,
+                        "compression_level": 6,
+                        "integrity_check": True
+                    },
+
+                    # File information
+                    "files": [
+                        {
+                            "path": f["path"],
+                            "size": f["size"],
+                            "modified": f["modified"],
+                            "type": "file"
+                        }
+                        for f in matched_files
+                    ],
+
+                    # Statistics
+                    "total_files": len(matched_files),
+                    "backup_size": sum(f["size"] for f in matched_files),
+                    "directory_count": self._count_directories(matched_files),
+                }
+
+                zipf.writestr("metadata.json", json.dumps(metadata, indent=2))
+
+                # Add files
+                for file_info in matched_files:
+                    real_path = file_info["real_path"]
+                    archive_path = file_info["path"].lstrip('/')
+
+                    try:
+                        if os.path.exists(real_path) and os.path.isfile(real_path):
+                            zipf.write(real_path, archive_path)
+                    except (OSError, IOError) as e:
+                        # Log error but continue with other files
+                        PrintStyle().warning(f"Warning: Could not backup file {real_path}: {e}")
+                        continue
+
+            return zip_path
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Cleanup on error
+            if os.path.exists(zip_path):
+                os.remove(zip_path)
+            raise Exception(f"Error creating backup: {str(e)}")
+
+    async def inspect_backup(self, backup_file) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Inspect backup archive and return metadata"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read metadata
+                if "metadata.json" not in zipf.namelist():
+                    raise Exception("Invalid backup file: missing metadata.json")
+
+                metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Add file list from archive
+                files_in_archive = [name for name in zipf.namelist() if name != "metadata.json"]
+                metadata["files_in_archive"] = files_in_archive
+
+                return metadata
+
+        except zipfile.BadZipFile:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: not a valid zip archive")
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: corrupted metadata")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+
+    async def preview_restore(
+        self,
+        backup_file,
+        restore_include_patterns: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        restore_exclude_patterns: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        overwrite_policy: str = "overwrite",
+        clean_before_restore: bool = False,
+        user_edited_metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Preview which files would be restored based on patterns"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        files_to_restore = []
+        skipped_files = []
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read backup metadata from archive
+                original_backup_metadata = {}
+                if "metadata.json" in zipf.namelist():
+                    metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                    original_backup_metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Use user-edited metadata if provided, otherwise fall back to original
+                backup_metadata = user_edited_metadata if user_edited_metadata else original_backup_metadata
+
+                # Get files from archive (excluding metadata files)
+                archive_files = [name for name in zipf.namelist()
+                                 if name not in ["metadata.json", "checksums.json"]]
+
+                # Create pathspec for restore patterns if provided
+                restore_spec = None
+                if restore_include_patterns or restore_exclude_patterns:
+                    pattern_lines = []
+                    if restore_include_patterns:
+                        # Translate patterns from backed up system to current system
+                        translated_include_patterns = self._translate_patterns(restore_include_patterns, original_backup_metadata)
+                        for pattern in translated_include_patterns:
+                            # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                            pattern_lines.append(pattern.lstrip('/'))
+                    if restore_exclude_patterns:
+                        # Translate patterns from backed up system to current system
+                        translated_exclude_patterns = self._translate_patterns(restore_exclude_patterns, original_backup_metadata)
+                        for pattern in translated_exclude_patterns:
+                            # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                            pattern_lines.append(f"!{pattern.lstrip('/')}")
+
+                    if pattern_lines:
+                        from pathspec import PathSpec
+                        from pathspec.patterns.gitwildmatch import GitWildMatchPattern
+                        restore_spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines)
+
+                # Process each file in archive
+                for archive_path in archive_files:
+                    # Archive path is already the correct relative path (e.g., "a0/tmp/settings.json")
+                    original_path = archive_path
+
+                    # Translate path from backed up system to current system
+                    # Use original metadata for path translation (environment_info needed for this)
+                    target_path = self._translate_restore_path(archive_path, original_backup_metadata)
+
+                    # For pattern matching, we need to use the translated path (current system)
+                    # so that patterns like "/home/rafael/a0/data/**" can match files correctly
+                    translated_path_for_matching = target_path.lstrip('/')
+
+                    # Check if file matches restore patterns
+                    if restore_spec and not restore_spec.match_file(translated_path_for_matching):
+                        skipped_files.append({
+                            "archive_path": archive_path,
+                            "original_path": original_path,
+                            "reason": "not_matched_by_pattern"
+                        })
+                        continue
+
+                    # Check file conflict policy for existing files
+                    if os.path.exists(target_path):
+                        if overwrite_policy == "skip":
+                            skipped_files.append({
+                                "archive_path": archive_path,
+                                "original_path": original_path,
+                                "reason": "file_exists_skip_policy"
+                            })
+                            continue
+
+                    # File will be restored
+                    files_to_restore.append({
+                        "archive_path": archive_path,
+                        "original_path": original_path,
+                        "target_path": target_path,
+                        "action": "restore"
+                    })
+
+                # Handle clean before restore if requested
+                files_to_delete = []
+                if clean_before_restore:
+                    # Use user-edited metadata for clean operations so patterns from ACE editor are used
+                    files_to_delete = await self._find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata(backup_metadata, original_backup_metadata)
+
+                # Combine delete and restore operations for preview
+                all_operations = files_to_delete + files_to_restore
+
+                return {
+                    "files": all_operations,
+                    "files_to_delete": files_to_delete,
+                    "files_to_restore": files_to_restore,
+                    "skipped_files": skipped_files,
+                    "total_count": len(all_operations),
+                    "delete_count": len(files_to_delete),
+                    "restore_count": len(files_to_restore),
+                    "skipped_count": len(skipped_files),
+                    "backup_metadata": backup_metadata,  # Return user-edited metadata
+                    "overwrite_policy": overwrite_policy,
+                    "clean_before_restore": clean_before_restore
+                }
+
+        except zipfile.BadZipFile:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: not a valid zip archive")
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: corrupted metadata")
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error previewing restore: {str(e)}")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+
+    async def restore_backup(
+        self,
+        backup_file,
+        restore_include_patterns: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        restore_exclude_patterns: Optional[List[str]] = None,
+        overwrite_policy: str = "overwrite",
+        clean_before_restore: bool = False,
+        user_edited_metadata: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+    ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Restore files from backup archive"""
+
+        # Save uploaded file temporarily
+        temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp()
+        temp_file = os.path.join(temp_dir, "backup.zip")
+
+        restored_files = []
+        skipped_files = []
+        errors = []
+        deleted_files = []
+
+        try:
+            backup_file.save(temp_file)
+
+            with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_file, 'r') as zipf:
+                # Read backup metadata from archive
+                original_backup_metadata = {}
+                if "metadata.json" in zipf.namelist():
+                    metadata_content = zipf.read("metadata.json").decode('utf-8')
+                    original_backup_metadata = json.loads(metadata_content)
+
+                # Use user-edited metadata if provided, otherwise fall back to original
+                backup_metadata = user_edited_metadata if user_edited_metadata else original_backup_metadata
+
+                # Perform clean before restore if requested
+                if clean_before_restore:
+                    # Use user-edited metadata for clean operations so patterns from ACE editor are used
+                    files_to_delete = await self._find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata(backup_metadata, original_backup_metadata)
+                    for delete_info in files_to_delete:
+                        try:
+                            real_path = delete_info["real_path"]
+                            if os.path.exists(real_path) and os.path.isfile(real_path):
+                                os.remove(real_path)
+                                deleted_files.append({
+                                    "path": delete_info["path"],
+                                    "real_path": real_path,
+                                    "action": "deleted",
+                                    "reason": "clean_before_restore"
+                                })
+                        except Exception as e:
+                            errors.append({
+                                "path": delete_info["path"],
+                                "real_path": delete_info.get("real_path", "unknown"),
+                                "error": f"Failed to delete: {str(e)}"
+                            })
+
+                # Get files from archive (excluding metadata files)
+                archive_files = [name for name in zipf.namelist()
+                                 if name not in ["metadata.json", "checksums.json"]]
+
+                # Create pathspec for restore patterns if provided
+                restore_spec = None
+                if restore_include_patterns or restore_exclude_patterns:
+                    pattern_lines = []
+                    if restore_include_patterns:
+                        # Translate patterns from backed up system to current system
+                        translated_include_patterns = self._translate_patterns(restore_include_patterns, original_backup_metadata)
+                        for pattern in translated_include_patterns:
+                            # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                            pattern_lines.append(pattern.lstrip('/'))
+                    if restore_exclude_patterns:
+                        # Translate patterns from backed up system to current system
+                        translated_exclude_patterns = self._translate_patterns(restore_exclude_patterns, original_backup_metadata)
+                        for pattern in translated_exclude_patterns:
+                            # Remove leading slash for pathspec matching
+                            pattern_lines.append(f"!{pattern.lstrip('/')}")
+
+                    if pattern_lines:
+                        from pathspec import PathSpec
+                        from pathspec.patterns.gitwildmatch import GitWildMatchPattern
+                        restore_spec = PathSpec.from_lines(GitWildMatchPattern, pattern_lines)
+
+                # Process each file in archive
+                for archive_path in archive_files:
+                    # Archive path is already the correct relative path (e.g., "a0/tmp/settings.json")
+                    original_path = archive_path
+
+                    # Translate path from backed up system to current system
+                    # Use original metadata for path translation (environment_info needed for this)
+                    target_path = self._translate_restore_path(archive_path, original_backup_metadata)
+
+                    # For pattern matching, we need to use the translated path (current system)
+                    # so that patterns like "/home/rafael/a0/data/**" can match files correctly
+                    translated_path_for_matching = target_path.lstrip('/')
+
+                    # Check if file matches restore patterns
+                    if restore_spec and not restore_spec.match_file(translated_path_for_matching):
+                        skipped_files.append({
+                            "archive_path": archive_path,
+                            "original_path": original_path,
+                            "reason": "not_matched_by_pattern"
+                        })
+                        continue
+
+                    try:
+                        # Handle overwrite policy
+                        if os.path.exists(target_path):
+                            if overwrite_policy == "skip":
+                                skipped_files.append({
+                                    "archive_path": archive_path,
+                                    "original_path": original_path,
+                                    "reason": "file_exists_skip_policy"
+                                })
+                                continue
+                            elif overwrite_policy == "backup":
+                                timestamp = datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S')
+                                backup_path = f"{target_path}.backup.{timestamp}"
+                                import shutil
+                                shutil.move(target_path, backup_path)
+
+                        # Create target directory if needed
+                        target_dir = os.path.dirname(target_path)
+                        if target_dir:
+                            os.makedirs(target_dir, exist_ok=True)
+
+                        # Extract file
+                        import shutil
+                        with zipf.open(archive_path) as source, open(target_path, 'wb') as target:
+                            shutil.copyfileobj(source, target)
+
+                        restored_files.append({
+                            "archive_path": archive_path,
+                            "original_path": original_path,
+                            "target_path": target_path,
+                            "status": "restored"
+                        })
+
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        errors.append({
+                            "path": archive_path,
+                            "original_path": original_path,
+                            "error": str(e)
+                        })
+
+                return {
+                    "restored_files": restored_files,
+                    "deleted_files": deleted_files,
+                    "skipped_files": skipped_files,
+                    "errors": errors,
+                    "backup_metadata": backup_metadata,  # Return user-edited metadata
+                    "clean_before_restore": clean_before_restore
+                }
+
+        except zipfile.BadZipFile:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: not a valid zip archive")
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
+            raise Exception("Invalid backup file: corrupted metadata")
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise Exception(f"Error restoring backup: {str(e)}")
+        finally:
+            # Cleanup
+            if os.path.exists(temp_file):
+                os.remove(temp_file)
+            if os.path.exists(temp_dir):
+                os.rmdir(temp_dir)
+
+    def _translate_restore_path(self, archive_path: str, backup_metadata: Dict[str, Any]) -> str:
+        """Translate file path from backed up system to current system.
+
+        Replaces the backed up Agent Zero root path with the current Agent Zero root path
+        if there's an exact match at the beginning of the path.
+
+        Args:
+            archive_path: Original file path from the archive
+            backup_metadata: Backup metadata containing the original agent_zero_root
+
+        Returns:
+            Translated path for the current system
+        """
+        # Get the backed up agent zero root path from metadata
+        environment_info = backup_metadata.get("environment_info", {})
+        backed_up_agent_root = environment_info.get("agent_zero_root", "")
+
+        # Get current agent zero root path
+        current_agent_root = self.agent_zero_root
+
+        # If we don't have the backed up root path, use original path with leading slash
+        if not backed_up_agent_root:
+            return "/" + archive_path.lstrip('/')
+
+        # Ensure paths have consistent trailing slash handling
+        backed_up_agent_root = backed_up_agent_root.rstrip('/')
+        current_agent_root = current_agent_root.rstrip('/')
+
+        # Convert archive path to absolute path (add leading slash if missing)
+        if not archive_path.startswith('/'):
+            absolute_archive_path = "/" + archive_path
+        else:
+            absolute_archive_path = archive_path
+
+        # Check if the archive path starts with the backed up agent zero root
+        if absolute_archive_path.startswith(backed_up_agent_root + '/') or absolute_archive_path == backed_up_agent_root:
+            # Replace the backed up root with the current root
+            relative_path = absolute_archive_path[len(backed_up_agent_root):].lstrip('/')
+            if relative_path:
+                translated_path = current_agent_root + '/' + relative_path
+            else:
+                translated_path = current_agent_root
+            return translated_path
+        else:
+            # Path doesn't start with backed up agent root, return as-is
+            return absolute_archive_path
+
+    async def _find_files_to_clean_with_user_metadata(self, user_metadata: Dict[str, Any], original_metadata: Dict[str, Any]) -> List[Dict[str, Any]]:
+        """Find existing files that match patterns from user-edited metadata for clean operations"""
+        # Use user-edited patterns for what to clean
+        user_include_patterns = user_metadata.get("include_patterns", [])
+        user_exclude_patterns = user_metadata.get("exclude_patterns", [])
+        include_hidden = user_metadata.get("include_hidden", False)
+
+        if not user_include_patterns:
+            return []
+
+        # Translate user-edited patterns from backed up system to current system
+        # Use original metadata for path translation (environment_info)
+        translated_include_patterns = self._translate_patterns(user_include_patterns, original_metadata)
+        translated_exclude_patterns = self._translate_patterns(user_exclude_patterns, original_metadata)
+
+        # Create metadata object for testing translated patterns
+        metadata = {
+            "include_patterns": translated_include_patterns,
+            "exclude_patterns": translated_exclude_patterns,
+            "include_hidden": include_hidden
+        }
+
+        # Find existing files that match the translated user-edited patterns
+        try:
+            existing_files = await self.test_patterns(metadata, max_files=10000)
+
+            # Convert to delete operations format
+            files_to_delete = []
+            for file_info in existing_files:
+                if os.path.exists(file_info["real_path"]):
+                    files_to_delete.append({
+                        "path": file_info["path"],
+                        "real_path": file_info["real_path"],
+                        "action": "delete",
+                        "reason": "clean_before_restore"
+                    })
+
+            return files_to_delete
+        except Exception:
+            # If pattern testing fails, return empty list to avoid breaking restore
+            return []

python/helpers/persist_chat.py

@@ -36,6 +36,12 @@ def save_tmp_chat(context: AgentContext):
     files.write_file(path, js)
 
 
+def save_tmp_chats():
+    """Save all contexts to the chats folder"""
+    for _, context in AgentContext._contexts.items():
+        save_tmp_chat(context)
+
+
 def load_tmp_chats():
     """Load all contexts from the chats folder"""
     _convert_v080_chats()

python/helpers/settings.py

@@ -770,6 +770,40 @@ def convert_out(settings: Settings) -> SettingsOutput:
         "tab": "mcp",
     }
 
+    # Backup & Restore section
+    backup_fields: list[SettingsField] = []
+
+    backup_fields.append(
+        {
+            "id": "backup_create",
+            "title": "Create Backup",
+            "description": "Create a backup archive of selected files and configurations "
+            "using customizable patterns.",
+            "type": "button",
+            "value": "Create Backup",
+        }
+    )
+
+    backup_fields.append(
+        {
+            "id": "backup_restore",
+            "title": "Restore from Backup",
+            "description": "Restore files and configurations from a backup archive "
+            "with pattern-based selection.",
+            "type": "button",
+            "value": "Restore Backup",
+        }
+    )
+
+    backup_section: SettingsSection = {
+        "id": "backup_restore",
+        "title": "Backup & Restore",
+        "description": "Backup and restore Agent Zero data and configurations "
+        "using glob pattern-based file selection.",
+        "fields": backup_fields,
+        "tab": "backup",
+    }
+
     # Add the section to the result
     result: SettingsOutput = {
         "sections": [
@@ -784,6 +818,7 @@ def convert_out(settings: Settings) -> SettingsOutput:
             auth_section,
             mcp_client_section,
             mcp_server_section,
+            backup_section,
             dev_section,
         ]
     }

requirements.txt

@@ -39,4 +39,6 @@ markdownify==1.1.0
 pymupdf==1.25.3
 pytesseract==0.3.13
 pdf2image==1.17.0
-crontab==1.0.1
+crontab==1.0.1
+pathspec>=0.12.1
+psutil>=7.0.0

webui/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js

@@ -0,0 +1,824 @@
+import { createStore } from "/js/AlpineStore.js";
+
+// Global function references
+const sendJsonData = window.sendJsonData;
+const toast = window.toast;
+
+// ⚠️ CRITICAL: The .env file contains API keys and essential configuration.
+// This file is REQUIRED for Agent Zero to function and must be backed up.
+
+const model = {
+  // State
+  mode: 'backup', // 'backup' or 'restore'
+  loading: false,
+  loadingMessage: '',
+  error: '',
+
+  // File operations log (shared between backup and restore)
+  fileOperationsLog: '',
+
+  // Backup state
+  backupMetadataConfig: null,
+  includeHidden: false,
+  previewStats: { total: 0, truncated: false },
+  backupEditor: null,
+
+  // Enhanced file preview state
+  previewMode: 'grouped', // 'grouped' or 'flat'
+  previewFiles: [],
+  previewGroups: [],
+  filteredPreviewFiles: [],
+  fileSearchFilter: '',
+  expandedGroups: new Set(),
+
+  // Progress state
+  progressData: null,
+  progressEventSource: null,
+
+  // Restore state
+  backupFile: null,
+  backupMetadata: null,
+  restorePatterns: '',
+  overwritePolicy: 'overwrite',
+  cleanBeforeRestore: false,
+  restoreEditor: null,
+  restoreResult: null,
+
+  // Initialization
+  async initBackup() {
+    this.mode = 'backup';
+    this.resetState();
+    await this.initBackupEditor();
+    await this.updatePreview();
+  },
+
+  async initRestore() {
+    this.mode = 'restore';
+    this.resetState();
+    await this.initRestoreEditor();
+  },
+
+  resetState() {
+    this.loading = false;
+    this.error = '';
+    this.backupFile = null;
+    this.backupMetadata = null;
+    this.restoreResult = null;
+    this.fileOperationsLog = '';
+  },
+
+  // File operations logging
+  addFileOperation(message) {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toLocaleTimeString();
+    this.fileOperationsLog += `[${timestamp}] ${message}\n`;
+
+    // Auto-scroll to bottom - use setTimeout since $nextTick is not available in stores
+    setTimeout(() => {
+      const textarea = document.getElementById(this.mode === 'backup' ? 'backup-file-list' : 'restore-file-list');
+      if (textarea) {
+        textarea.scrollTop = textarea.scrollHeight;
+      }
+    }, 0);
+  },
+
+  clearFileOperations() {
+    this.fileOperationsLog = '';
+  },
+
+  // Cleanup method for modal close
+  onClose() {
+    this.resetState();
+    if (this.backupEditor) {
+      this.backupEditor.destroy();
+      this.backupEditor = null;
+    }
+    if (this.restoreEditor) {
+      this.restoreEditor.destroy();
+      this.restoreEditor = null;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Get default backup metadata with resolved patterns from backend
+  async getDefaultBackupMetadata() {
+    const timestamp = new Date().toISOString();
+
+    try {
+      // Get resolved default patterns from backend
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_get_defaults", {});
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        // Use patterns from backend with resolved absolute paths
+        const include_patterns = response.default_patterns.include_patterns;
+        const exclude_patterns = response.default_patterns.exclude_patterns;
+
+        return {
+          backup_name: `agent-zero-backup-${timestamp.slice(0, 10)}`,
+          include_hidden: false,
+          include_patterns: include_patterns,
+          exclude_patterns: exclude_patterns,
+          backup_config: {
+            compression_level: 6,
+            integrity_check: true
+          }
+        };
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.warn("Failed to get default patterns from backend, using fallback");
+    }
+
+    // Fallback patterns (will be overridden by backend on first use)
+    return {
+      backup_name: `agent-zero-backup-${timestamp.slice(0, 10)}`,
+      include_hidden: false,
+      include_patterns: [
+        // These will be replaced with resolved absolute paths by backend
+        "# Loading default patterns from backend..."
+      ],
+      exclude_patterns: [],
+      backup_config: {
+        compression_level: 6,
+        integrity_check: true
+      }
+    };
+  },
+
+  // Editor Management - Following Agent Zero ACE editor patterns
+  async initBackupEditor() {
+    const container = document.getElementById("backup-metadata-editor");
+    if (container) {
+      const editor = ace.edit("backup-metadata-editor");
+
+      const dark = localStorage.getItem("darkMode");
+      if (dark != "false") {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/github_dark");
+      } else {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/tomorrow");
+      }
+
+      editor.session.setMode("ace/mode/json");
+
+      // Initialize with default backup metadata
+      const defaultMetadata = await this.getDefaultBackupMetadata();
+      editor.setValue(JSON.stringify(defaultMetadata, null, 2));
+      editor.clearSelection();
+
+      // Auto-update preview on changes (debounced)
+      let timeout;
+      editor.on('change', () => {
+        clearTimeout(timeout);
+        timeout = setTimeout(() => {
+          this.updatePreview();
+        }, 1000);
+      });
+
+      this.backupEditor = editor;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async initRestoreEditor() {
+    const container = document.getElementById("restore-metadata-editor");
+    if (container) {
+      const editor = ace.edit("restore-metadata-editor");
+
+      const dark = localStorage.getItem("darkMode");
+      if (dark != "false") {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/github_dark");
+      } else {
+        editor.setTheme("ace/theme/tomorrow");
+      }
+
+      editor.session.setMode("ace/mode/json");
+      editor.setValue('{}');
+      editor.clearSelection();
+
+      // Auto-validate JSON on changes
+      editor.on('change', () => {
+        this.validateRestoreMetadata();
+      });
+
+      this.restoreEditor = editor;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Unified editor value getter (following MCP servers pattern)
+  getEditorValue() {
+    const editor = this.mode === 'backup' ? this.backupEditor : this.restoreEditor;
+    return editor ? editor.getValue() : '{}';
+  },
+
+  // Unified JSON formatting (following MCP servers pattern)
+  formatJson() {
+    const editor = this.mode === 'backup' ? this.backupEditor : this.restoreEditor;
+    if (!editor) return;
+
+    try {
+      const currentContent = editor.getValue();
+      const parsed = JSON.parse(currentContent);
+      const formatted = JSON.stringify(parsed, null, 2);
+
+      editor.setValue(formatted);
+      editor.clearSelection();
+      editor.navigateFileStart();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Failed to format JSON:", error);
+      this.error = "Invalid JSON: " + error.message;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Enhanced File Preview Operations
+  async updatePreview() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      if (!metadata.include_patterns || metadata.include_patterns.length === 0) {
+        this.previewStats = { total: 0, truncated: false };
+        this.previewFiles = [];
+        this.previewGroups = [];
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Convert patterns arrays back to string format for API
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      // Get grouped preview for better UX
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_preview_grouped", {
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        max_depth: 3,
+        search_filter: this.fileSearchFilter
+      });
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        this.previewGroups = response.groups;
+        this.previewStats = response.stats;
+
+        // Flatten groups for flat view
+        this.previewFiles = [];
+        response.groups.forEach(group => {
+          this.previewFiles.push(...group.files);
+        });
+
+        this.applyFileSearch();
+      } else {
+        this.error = response.error;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Preview error: ${error.message}`;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Convert pattern arrays to string format for backend API
+  convertPatternsToString(includePatterns, excludePatterns) {
+    const patterns = [];
+
+    // Add include patterns
+    if (includePatterns) {
+      patterns.push(...includePatterns);
+    }
+
+    // Add exclude patterns with '!' prefix
+    if (excludePatterns) {
+      excludePatterns.forEach(pattern => {
+        patterns.push(`!${pattern}`);
+      });
+    }
+
+    return patterns.join('\n');
+  },
+
+  // Validation for backup metadata
+  validateBackupMetadata() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      // Validate required fields
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.include_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('include_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.exclude_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('exclude_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!metadata.backup_name || typeof metadata.backup_name !== 'string') {
+        throw new Error('backup_name must be a non-empty string');
+      }
+
+      this.backupMetadataConfig = metadata;
+      this.error = '';
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Invalid backup metadata: ${error.message}`;
+      return false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // File Preview UI Management
+  initFilePreview() {
+    this.fileSearchFilter = '';
+    this.expandedGroups.clear();
+    this.previewMode = localStorage.getItem('backupPreviewMode') || 'grouped';
+  },
+
+  togglePreviewMode() {
+    this.previewMode = this.previewMode === 'grouped' ? 'flat' : 'grouped';
+    localStorage.setItem('backupPreviewMode', this.previewMode);
+  },
+
+  toggleGroup(groupPath) {
+    if (this.expandedGroups.has(groupPath)) {
+      this.expandedGroups.delete(groupPath);
+    } else {
+      this.expandedGroups.add(groupPath);
+    }
+  },
+
+  isGroupExpanded(groupPath) {
+    return this.expandedGroups.has(groupPath);
+  },
+
+  debounceFileSearch() {
+    clearTimeout(this.searchTimeout);
+    this.searchTimeout = setTimeout(() => {
+      this.applyFileSearch();
+    }, 300);
+  },
+
+  clearFileSearch() {
+    this.fileSearchFilter = '';
+    this.applyFileSearch();
+  },
+
+  applyFileSearch() {
+    if (!this.fileSearchFilter.trim()) {
+      this.filteredPreviewFiles = this.previewFiles;
+    } else {
+      const search = this.fileSearchFilter.toLowerCase();
+      this.filteredPreviewFiles = this.previewFiles.filter(file =>
+        file.path.toLowerCase().includes(search)
+      );
+    }
+  },
+
+  async exportFileList() {
+    const fileList = this.previewFiles.map(f => f.path).join('\n');
+    const blob = new Blob([fileList], { type: 'text/plain' });
+    const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+    const a = document.createElement('a');
+    a.href = url;
+    a.download = 'backup-file-list.txt';
+    a.click();
+    URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+  },
+
+  async copyFileListToClipboard() {
+    const fileList = this.previewFiles.map(f => f.path).join('\n');
+    try {
+      await navigator.clipboard.writeText(fileList);
+      toast('File list copied to clipboard', 'success');
+    } catch (error) {
+      toast('Failed to copy to clipboard', 'error');
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Backup Creation using direct API call
+  async createBackup() {
+    // Validate backup metadata first
+    if (!this.validateBackupMetadata()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.error = '';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting backup creation...');
+
+      const metadata = this.backupMetadataConfig;
+
+      // Use fetch directly since backup_create returns a file download, not JSON
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_create', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          include_patterns: metadata.include_patterns,
+          exclude_patterns: metadata.exclude_patterns,
+          include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+          backup_name: metadata.backup_name
+        })
+      });
+
+      if (response.ok) {
+        // Handle file download
+        const blob = await response.blob();
+        const url = window.URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+        const a = document.createElement('a');
+        a.href = url;
+        a.download = `${metadata.backup_name}.zip`;
+        a.click();
+        window.URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+
+        this.addFileOperation('Backup created and downloaded successfully!');
+        toast('Backup created and downloaded successfully', 'success');
+      } else {
+        // Try to parse error response
+        const errorText = await response.text();
+        try {
+          const errorJson = JSON.parse(errorText);
+          this.error = errorJson.error || 'Backup creation failed';
+        } catch {
+          this.error = `Backup creation failed: ${response.status} ${response.statusText}`;
+        }
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${this.error}`);
+      }
+
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Backup error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async downloadBackup(backupPath, backupName) {
+    try {
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_download', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+        body: JSON.stringify({ backup_path: backupPath })
+      });
+
+      if (response.ok) {
+        const blob = await response.blob();
+        const url = window.URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+        const a = document.createElement('a');
+        a.href = url;
+        a.download = `${backupName}.zip`;
+        a.click();
+        window.URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Download error:', error);
+    }
+  },
+
+  cancelBackup() {
+    if (this.progressEventSource) {
+      this.progressEventSource.close();
+      this.progressEventSource = null;
+    }
+    this.loading = false;
+    this.progressData = null;
+  },
+
+  resetToDefaults() {
+    this.getDefaultBackupMetadata().then(defaultMetadata => {
+      if (this.backupEditor) {
+        this.backupEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(defaultMetadata, null, 2));
+        this.backupEditor.clearSelection();
+      }
+      this.updatePreview();
+    });
+  },
+
+  // Dry run functionality
+  async dryRun() {
+    if (this.mode === 'backup') {
+      await this.dryRunBackup();
+    } else if (this.mode === 'restore') {
+      await this.dryRunRestore();
+    }
+  },
+
+  async dryRunBackup() {
+    // Validate backup metadata first
+    if (!this.validateBackupMetadata()) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Performing dry run...';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting backup dry run...');
+
+      const metadata = this.backupMetadataConfig;
+      const patternsString = this.convertPatternsToString(metadata.include_patterns, metadata.exclude_patterns);
+
+      const response = await sendJsonData("backup_test", {
+        patterns: patternsString,
+        include_hidden: metadata.include_hidden || false,
+        max_files: 10000
+      });
+
+      if (response.success) {
+        this.addFileOperation(`Found ${response.files.length} files that would be backed up:`);
+        response.files.forEach((file, index) => {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.path} (${this.formatFileSize(file.size)})`);
+        });
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nTotal: ${response.files.length} files, ${this.formatFileSize(response.files.reduce((sum, f) => sum + f.size, 0))}`);
+        this.addFileOperation('Dry run completed successfully.');
+      } else {
+        this.error = response.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${response.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Dry run error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  async dryRunRestore() {
+    if (!this.backupFile) {
+      this.error = 'Please select a backup file first';
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Performing restore dry run...';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting restore dry run...');
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+      formData.append('metadata', this.getEditorValue());
+      formData.append('overwrite_policy', this.overwritePolicy);
+      formData.append('clean_before_restore', this.cleanBeforeRestore);
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_restore_preview', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        // Show delete operations if clean before restore is enabled
+        if (result.files_to_delete && result.files_to_delete.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`Clean before restore - ${result.files_to_delete.length} files would be deleted:`);
+          result.files_to_delete.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. DELETE: ${file.path}`);
+          });
+          this.addFileOperation('');
+        }
+
+        // Show restore operations
+        if (result.files_to_restore && result.files_to_restore.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${result.files_to_restore.length} files would be restored:`);
+          result.files_to_restore.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. RESTORE: ${file.original_path} -> ${file.target_path}`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        // Show skipped files
+        if (result.skipped_files && result.skipped_files.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nSkipped ${result.skipped_files.length} files:`);
+          result.skipped_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.original_path} (${file.reason})`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        const deleteCount = result.delete_count || 0;
+        const restoreCount = result.restore_count || 0;
+        const skippedCount = result.skipped_files?.length || 0;
+
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nSummary: ${deleteCount} to delete, ${restoreCount} to restore, ${skippedCount} skipped`);
+        this.addFileOperation('Dry run completed successfully.');
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${result.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Dry run error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Enhanced Restore Operations with Metadata Display
+  async handleFileUpload(event) {
+    const file = event.target.files[0];
+    if (!file) return;
+
+    this.backupFile = file;
+    this.error = '';
+    this.restoreResult = null;
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Inspecting backup archive...';
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', file);
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_inspect', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        this.backupMetadata = result.metadata;
+
+        // Load complete metadata for JSON editing
+        this.restoreMetadata = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(result.metadata)); // Deep copy
+
+        // Initialize restore editor with complete metadata JSON
+        if (this.restoreEditor) {
+          this.restoreEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(this.restoreMetadata, null, 2));
+          this.restoreEditor.clearSelection();
+        }
+
+        // Validate backup compatibility
+        this.validateBackupCompatibility();
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.backupMetadata = null;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Inspection error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.backupMetadata = null;
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  validateBackupCompatibility() {
+    if (!this.backupMetadata) return;
+
+    const warnings = [];
+
+    // Check Agent Zero version compatibility
+    // Note: Both backup and current versions are obtained via git.get_git_info()
+    const backupVersion = this.backupMetadata.agent_zero_version;
+    const currentVersion = "current"; // Retrieved from git.get_git_info() on backend
+
+    if (backupVersion !== currentVersion && backupVersion !== "development") {
+      warnings.push(`Backup created with Agent Zero ${backupVersion}, current version is ${currentVersion}`);
+    }
+
+    // Check backup age
+    const backupDate = new Date(this.backupMetadata.timestamp);
+    const daysSinceBackup = (Date.now() - backupDate) / (1000 * 60 * 60 * 24);
+
+    if (daysSinceBackup > 30) {
+      warnings.push(`Backup is ${Math.floor(daysSinceBackup)} days old`);
+    }
+
+    // Check system compatibility
+    const systemInfo = this.backupMetadata.system_info;
+    if (systemInfo && systemInfo.system) {
+      // Could add platform-specific warnings here
+    }
+
+    if (warnings.length > 0) {
+      toast(`Compatibility warnings: ${warnings.join(', ')}`, 'warning');
+    }
+  },
+
+  async performRestore() {
+    if (!this.backupFile) {
+      this.error = 'Please select a backup file';
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      this.loading = true;
+      this.loadingMessage = 'Restoring files...';
+      this.error = '';
+      this.clearFileOperations();
+      this.addFileOperation('Starting file restoration...');
+
+      const formData = new FormData();
+      formData.append('backup_file', this.backupFile);
+      formData.append('metadata', this.getEditorValue());
+      formData.append('overwrite_policy', this.overwritePolicy);
+      formData.append('clean_before_restore', this.cleanBeforeRestore);
+
+      const response = await fetch('/backup_restore', {
+        method: 'POST',
+        body: formData
+      });
+
+      const result = await response.json();
+
+      if (result.success) {
+        // Log deleted files if clean before restore was enabled
+        if (result.deleted_files && result.deleted_files.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`Clean before restore - Successfully deleted ${result.deleted_files.length} files:`);
+          result.deleted_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. DELETED: ${file.path}`);
+          });
+          this.addFileOperation('');
+        }
+
+        // Log restored files
+        this.addFileOperation(`Successfully restored ${result.restored_files.length} files:`);
+        result.restored_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+          this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. RESTORED: ${file.archive_path} -> ${file.target_path}`);
+        });
+
+        // Log skipped files
+        if (result.skipped_files && result.skipped_files.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nSkipped ${result.skipped_files.length} files:`);
+          result.skipped_files.forEach((file, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${file.original_path} (${file.reason})`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        // Log errors
+        if (result.errors && result.errors.length > 0) {
+          this.addFileOperation(`\nErrors during restoration:`);
+          result.errors.forEach((error, index) => {
+            this.addFileOperation(`${index + 1}. ${error.original_path}: ${error.error}`);
+          });
+        }
+
+        const deletedCount = result.deleted_files?.length || 0;
+        const restoredCount = result.restored_files.length;
+        const skippedCount = result.skipped_files?.length || 0;
+        const errorCount = result.errors?.length || 0;
+
+        this.addFileOperation(`\nRestore completed: ${deletedCount} deleted, ${restoredCount} restored, ${skippedCount} skipped, ${errorCount} errors`);
+        this.restoreResult = result;
+        toast('Restore completed successfully', 'success');
+      } else {
+        this.error = result.error;
+        this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${result.error}`);
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Restore error: ${error.message}`;
+      this.addFileOperation(`Error: ${error.message}`);
+    } finally {
+      this.loading = false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  // JSON Metadata Utilities
+  validateRestoreMetadata() {
+    try {
+      const metadataText = this.getEditorValue();
+      const metadata = JSON.parse(metadataText);
+
+      // Validate required fields
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.include_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('include_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+      if (!Array.isArray(metadata.exclude_patterns)) {
+        throw new Error('exclude_patterns must be an array');
+      }
+
+      this.restoreMetadata = metadata;
+      this.error = '';
+      return true;
+    } catch (error) {
+      this.error = `Invalid JSON metadata: ${error.message}`;
+      return false;
+    }
+  },
+
+  getCurrentRestoreMetadata() {
+    if (this.validateRestoreMetadata()) {
+      return this.restoreMetadata;
+    }
+    return null;
+  },
+
+  // Restore Operations - Metadata Control
+  resetToOriginalMetadata() {
+    if (this.backupMetadata) {
+      this.restoreMetadata = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(this.backupMetadata)); // Deep copy
+
+      if (this.restoreEditor) {
+        this.restoreEditor.setValue(JSON.stringify(this.restoreMetadata, null, 2));
+        this.restoreEditor.clearSelection();
+      }
+    }
+  },
+
+  // Utility
+  formatTimestamp(timestamp) {
+    if (!timestamp) return 'Unknown';
+    return new Date(timestamp).toLocaleString();
+  },
+
+  formatFileSize(bytes) {
+    if (!bytes) return '0 B';
+    const sizes = ['B', 'KB', 'MB', 'GB'];
+    const i = Math.floor(Math.log(bytes) / Math.log(1024));
+    return `${(bytes / Math.pow(1024, i)).toFixed(1)} ${sizes[i]}`;
+  },
+
+  formatDate(dateString) {
+    if (!dateString) return 'Unknown';
+    return new Date(dateString).toLocaleDateString();
+  }
+};
+
+const store = createStore("backupStore", model);
+export { store };

webui/components/settings/backup/backup.html

@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Create Backup</title>
+    <script type="module">
+        import { store } from "/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js";
+    </script>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <div x-data>
+        <template x-if="$store.backupStore">
+            <div x-init="$store.backupStore.initBackup()" x-destroy="$store.backupStore.onClose()">
+
+                <!-- Header with buttons (following MCP servers pattern) -->
+                <h3>Backup Configuration JSON
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.formatJson()">Format</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.resetToDefaults()">Reset</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.dryRun()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Dry Run</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim primary" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.createBackup()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Create Backup</button>
+                </h3>
+
+                <!-- JSON Editor (upper part) -->
+                <div id="backup-metadata-editor"></div>
+
+                <!-- File Operations Display (lower part) -->
+                <h3 id="backup-operations">File Operations</h3>
+
+                <!-- File listing textarea -->
+                <div class="file-operations-container">
+                    <textarea id="backup-file-list"
+                              x-model="$store.backupStore.fileOperationsLog"
+                              readonly
+                              placeholder="File operations will be displayed here..."></textarea>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Loading indicator -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.loading" class="backup-loading">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.loadingMessage || 'Processing...'"></span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Error display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.error" class="backup-error">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.error"></span>
+                </div>
+
+            </div>
+        </template>
+    </div>
+
+    <style>
+        .backup-loading {
+            width: 100%;
+            text-align: center;
+            margin-top: 2rem;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+            color: var(--color-text-secondary);
+        }
+
+        #backup-metadata-editor {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 25em;
+        }
+
+        .file-operations-container {
+            margin-top: 0.5em;
+            margin-bottom: 1em;
+        }
+
+        #backup-file-list {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 15em;
+            font-family: monospace;
+            font-size: 0.85em;
+            background: var(--color-bg-primary);
+            color: var(--color-text-primary);
+            border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            padding: 0.5em;
+            resize: vertical;
+        }
+
+        .backup-error {
+            color: var(--color-error);
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            background: var(--color-error-bg);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+    </style>
+</body>
+</html>

webui/components/settings/backup/restore.html

@@ -0,0 +1,255 @@
+<html>
+<head>
+    <title>Restore Backup</title>
+    <script type="module">
+        import { store } from "/components/settings/backup/backup-store.js";
+    </script>
+</head>
+<body>
+    <div x-data>
+        <template x-if="$store.backupStore">
+            <div x-init="$store.backupStore.initRestore()" x-destroy="$store.backupStore.onClose()">
+
+                <!-- File Upload Section -->
+                <div class="upload-section">
+                    <label for="backup-file" class="upload-label">
+                        Select Backup File (.zip)
+                    </label>
+                    <input type="file" id="backup-file" accept=".zip"
+                           @change="$store.backupStore.handleFileUpload($event)">
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Warning Message (only show when backup file is loaded) -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="restore-warning">
+                    <span class="warning-icon">⚠️</span>
+                    <span class="warning-text">After restoring a backup you will have to restart Agent-Zero to fully load the backed-up configuration (button in the left pane).</span>
+                    <span class="warning-icon">⚠️</span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- File Conflict Policy (Dropdown) -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="overwrite-policy">
+                    <label class="policy-label">
+                        <span class="policy-label-text">File Conflict Policy:</span>
+                        <select x-model="$store.backupStore.overwritePolicy" class="policy-dropdown">
+                            <option value="overwrite">Overwrite existing files</option>
+                            <option value="skip">Skip existing files</option>
+                            <option value="backup">Backup existing files (.backup.timestamp)</option>
+                        </select>
+                    </label>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Clean Before Restore Option -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="clean-before-restore">
+                    <label class="checkbox-label">
+                        <input type="checkbox" x-model="$store.backupStore.cleanBeforeRestore">
+                        <span class="checkbox-text">Clean before restore (delete existing files matching original backup patterns)</span>
+                    </label>
+                    <div class="clean-description">
+                        When enabled, all existing files matching the original backup patterns will be deleted before restoring files from the archive. This ensures a completely clean restore state.
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Loading indicator -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.loading" class="restore-loading">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.loadingMessage || 'Processing...'"></span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Error display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.error" class="restore-error">
+                    <span x-text="$store.backupStore.error"></span>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Success display -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.restoreResult" class="restore-result">
+                    <h4>Restore Complete</h4>
+                    <div class="result-stats">
+                        <div x-show="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.deleted_files?.length > 0">Deleted: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.deleted_files?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                        <div>Restored: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.restored_files?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                        <div>Skipped: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.skipped_files?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                        <div>Errors: <span x-text="$store.backupStore.restoreResult?.errors?.length || 0"></span></div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <!-- Header with buttons (following MCP servers pattern) -->
+                <h3 x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata">Restore Configuration JSON
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.formatJson()">Format</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.resetToOriginalMetadata()">Reset</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.dryRun()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Dry Run</button>
+                    <button class="btn slim primary" style="margin-left: 0.5em;"
+                        @click="$store.backupStore.performRestore()" :disabled="$store.backupStore.loading">Restore Files</button>
+                </h3>
+
+                <!-- JSON Editor (upper part) -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" id="restore-metadata-editor"></div>
+
+                <!-- File Operations Display (lower part) -->
+                <h3 x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" id="restore-operations">File Operations</h3>
+
+                <!-- File listing textarea -->
+                <div x-show="$store.backupStore.backupMetadata" class="file-operations-container">
+                    <textarea id="restore-file-list"
+                              x-model="$store.backupStore.fileOperationsLog"
+                              readonly
+                              placeholder="File operations will be displayed here..."></textarea>
+                </div>
+
+            </div>
+        </template>
+    </div>
+
+    <style>
+        .upload-section {
+            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            text-align: center;
+        }
+
+        .upload-label {
+            display: block;
+            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+            font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .restore-loading {
+            width: 100%;
+            text-align: center;
+            margin-top: 2rem;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+            color: var(--color-secondary);
+        }
+
+        #restore-metadata-editor {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 25em;
+        }
+
+        .file-operations-container {
+            margin-top: 0.5em;
+            margin-bottom: 1em;
+        }
+
+        #restore-file-list {
+            width: 100%;
+            height: 15em;
+            font-family: monospace;
+            font-size: 0.85em;
+            background: var(--color-input);
+            color: var(--color-text);
+            border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            padding: 0.5em;
+            resize: vertical;
+        }
+
+        .overwrite-policy {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .policy-label {
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
+            gap: 0.5rem;
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .clean-before-restore {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+            padding: 0.75rem;
+            background: var(--color-input);
+            border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .checkbox-label {
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
+            gap: 0.5rem;
+            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+            cursor: pointer;
+        }
+
+        .checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
+            width: 1rem;
+            height: 1rem;
+        }
+
+        .checkbox-text {
+            font-weight: 600;
+            color: var(--color-text);
+        }
+
+        .clean-description {
+            font-size: 0.85rem;
+            color: var(--color-secondary);
+            line-height: 1.4;
+            margin-left: 1.5rem;
+        }
+
+        .policy-label-text {
+            font-weight: 600;
+            white-space: nowrap;
+        }
+
+        .policy-dropdown {
+            flex: 1;
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            background: var(--color-input);
+            color: var(--color-text);
+            font-size: 0.9rem;
+        }
+
+        .restore-error {
+            color: var(--color-error);
+            margin: 0.5rem 0;
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            background: var(--color-input);
+            border: 1px solid var(--color-error);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .restore-result {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            background: var(--color-secondary);
+            border-radius: 4px;
+        }
+
+        .result-stats {
+            display: flex;
+            gap: 1rem;
+            margin-top: 0.5rem;
+        }
+
+        .restore-warning {
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
+            justify-content: center;
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            background: var(--color-background);
+            border: 2px solid #f1c40f;
+            border-radius: 4px;
+            color: var(--color-text);
+        }
+
+        .warning-icon {
+            font-size: 1.2em;
+            margin: 0 1rem;
+            color: #f39c12;
+        }
+
+        .warning-text {
+            text-align: center;
+            font-weight: 500;
+            flex: 1;
+        }
+    </style>
+</body>
+</html>

webui/index.html

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/history.css">
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/scheduler-datepicker.css">
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/tunnel.css">
-    
+
     <!-- Font Awesome for icons -->
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/5.15.4/css/all.min.css">
 
@@ -599,10 +599,14 @@
                                      :class="{'active': activeTab === 'scheduler'}"
                                      @click="switchTab('scheduler')"
                                      title="Task Scheduler">Task Scheduler</div>
+                                <div class="settings-tab"
+                                     :class="{'active': activeTab === 'backup'}"
+                                     @click="switchTab('backup')"
+                                     title="Backup & Restore">Backup & Restore</div>
                             </div>
                         </div>
 
-                        <!-- Display settings sections for agent, external, developer tabs -->
+                        <!-- Display settings sections for agent, external, developer, mcp, backup tabs -->
                         <div id="settings-sections" x-show="activeTab !== 'scheduler'">
                             <nav>
                                 <ul>
@@ -736,7 +740,7 @@
                                         <i class="fas fa-spinner fa-spin"></i>
                                         <span x-text="loadingText || 'Processing tunnel request...'"></span>
                                     </div>
-                                    
+
                                     <!-- Tunnel content when not loading -->
                                     <div x-show="!isLoading">
                                         <!-- Tunnel link display when generated -->

webui/js/settings.js

@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ const settingsModalProxy = {
                     }
                 }
             }
-            
+
             // When switching to the tunnel tab, initialize tunnelSettings
             if (tabName === 'tunnel') {
                 console.log('Switching to tunnel tab, initializing tunnelSettings');
@@ -287,6 +287,10 @@ const settingsModalProxy = {
 
         if (field.id === "mcp_servers_config") {
             openModal("settings/mcp/client/mcp-servers.html");
+        } else if (field.id === "backup_create") {
+            openModal("settings/backup/backup.html");
+        } else if (field.id === "backup_restore") {
+            openModal("settings/backup/restore.html");
         }
     }
 };
@@ -387,15 +391,23 @@ document.addEventListener('alpine:init', function () {
                 // Filter sections based on active tab
                 if (this.activeTab === 'agent') {
                     this.filteredSections = this.settingsData.sections?.filter(section =>
-                        section.group === 'agent'
+                        section.tab === 'agent'
                     ) || [];
                 } else if (this.activeTab === 'external') {
                     this.filteredSections = this.settingsData.sections?.filter(section =>
-                        section.group === 'external'
+                        section.tab === 'external'
                     ) || [];
                 } else if (this.activeTab === 'developer') {
                     this.filteredSections = this.settingsData.sections?.filter(section =>
-                        section.group === 'developer'
+                        section.tab === 'developer'
+                    ) || [];
+                } else if (this.activeTab === 'mcp') {
+                    this.filteredSections = this.settingsData.sections?.filter(section =>
+                        section.tab === 'mcp'
+                    ) || [];
+                } else if (this.activeTab === 'backup') {
+                    this.filteredSections = this.settingsData.sections?.filter(section =>
+                        section.tab === 'backup'
                     ) || [];
                 } else {
                     // For any other tab, show nothing since those tabs have custom UI