While a "new" version of this package might occasionally surface in online communities, it is important to understand its utility, limitations, and the risks associated with it. What is RestoreTools.pkg?
restoretools pkg new <package-name> [options]
If you are looking for a review to decide whether to use this tool, the short answer is: it is largely useless for the general public. Utility & Accessibility: The package contains internal Apple tools like PurpleRestore
- Initializes a new package (manifest, config, and directory layout) for a restore job.
- Generates default configuration fields such as package ID, source/target selectors, retention/policies, and required plugins.
- Creates placeholders for pre/post hooks, transformation rules, and mapping files.
- Validates minimal required fields and emits a template manifest (YAML/JSON) ready for editing.