Mikrotik Backup Extractor __exclusive__ -

Tools like ROSbackup.py can decrypt backups made with a password.

To ensure you never need an extractor in an emergency: mikrotik backup extractor

While the /system backup command is great for a full disaster recovery on the same device, most admins prefer the /export command for documentation and migration. How to Extract Your Configuration Tools like ROSbackup

Several open-source projects exist to handle these tasks. Here are the most robust tools available: A. BigNerd95/RouterOS-Backup-Tools unique interface IDs

Before importing an extracted .rsc file into a new router, open it in a text editor. Remove old MAC addresses, unique interface IDs, and obsolete user accounts.

git clone https://github.com/unyu/mikrotik-backup-decoder python3 mikrotik_decoder.py config.backup > output.rsc