The SnapRAID project is taking a major step forward. We are proud to
announce the official release of the SnapRAID Daemon (snapraidd), a
specialized background service that transforms the manual SnapRAID CLI
into an automated, "always-on" ecosystem.

For years, SnapRAID has been a homelab staple for data redundancy
through its command-line interface. The Daemon builds upon this
foundation, providing a modern orchestration layer that handles array
maintenance, monitoring, and reporting so you don't have to.

WHAT IS THE SNAPRAID DAEMON?

The Daemon is a lightweight, zero-dependency C service that runs
alongside your existing SnapRAID installation. It acts as the "brain"
of your storage setup, providing:

• Always-On Automation: Scheduled sync and scrub cycles with
  integrated safety thresholds to prevent accidental data loss.
• Live Health Monitoring: Continuous SMART analysis and predictive
  failure tracking for all disks, including 'extra' drives.
• Power Management: Intelligent spin-down control to save energy and
  reduce hardware wear during periods of inactivity.
• Modern Web Interface: A responsive, mobile-ready dashboard to
  monitor array status and trigger tasks from any device.
• REST API: Full programmatic control for advanced users and home
  automation integration.
• Robust Notifications: Built-in support for instant alerts via
  services like ntfy.sh, Healthchecks.io, or custom scripts.

STILL OPEN SOURCE

The daemon is fully licensed under the GPL v3. It remains free,
open-source, and committed to the same principles of transparency and
reliability as the original SnapRAID project.

GETTING STARTED

The SnapRAID Daemon is available now for both Linux and Windows.

Download and Documentation: https://www.snapraid.it/

Windows users:
The daemon should be installed in the same directory where SnapRAID
is already located. During installation, you will likely see the
Windows SmartScreen "Blue Box". You must click "More Info" and then
"Run Anyway" to proceed.
After installation, open http://localhost:7627 in your browser to
access the dashboard.

CONTRIBUTE & FEEDBACK

Your feedback helps us continue to refine the daemon. If you
encounter an edge case or have a feature suggestion, join the
conversation at:

https://github.com/amadvance/snapraid-daemon/issues