Implement Automated Backup System with Scheduling

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Overview

Currently, the MCP Memory Service has basic backup infrastructure but lacks automated scheduling. This issue proposes implementing a complete automated backup system with configurable intervals and retention policies.

Current Status

• ✅ Basic backup infrastructure exists
• ✅ BACKUPS_PATH configured
• ✅ Manual backup capability through create_backup tool
• ❌ No automated scheduling
• ❌ No retention policy enforcement
• ❌ No backup interval configuration

Implementation Requirements

1. Add APScheduler dependency:

APScheduler>=3.10.1

2. Add backup settings to config.py:

BACKUP_SETTINGS = {
    "AUTO_BACKUP_INTERVAL": 24,  # hours
    "BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS": 7,
    "MAX_BACKUPS": 10,
    "BACKUP_TIME": "03:00",  # Run at 3 AM
    "IMMEDIATE_BACKUP_ON_START": False
}

3. Core Components to Implement:

• Scheduler integration in MemoryServer
• Backup rotation and retention policy enforcement
• Backup validation and metadata management
• Comprehensive logging system

Success Criteria

• Automated backups running at configured intervals
• Backup retention policy enforced
• Backup validation implemented
• Comprehensive logging
• All tests passing
• Documentation updated

Tasks

1. Add APScheduler dependency
2. Implement backup settings in config.py
3. Create scheduler integration
4. Implement backup management functions
5. Add backup validation
6. Create logging system for backups
7. Write tests
8. Update documentation
9. Test in development environment
10. Deploy and verify in production

Note

This implementation will improve the reliability and maintainability of the backup system while providing better control over backup scheduling and retention.

Labels: enhancement, backup, high-priority