Desktop software
Focused applications for backup, release management, and local workflows.
Independent software studio
Software built for work that matters.
FG Labs is the independent development practice of Flavio Giacchetti. I design and maintain desktop applications, developer tools, and focused experimental projects.
Current portfolio2026
- Primary product
- VaultSync
- Discipline
- Desktop software
- Development
- Independent / open source
- Based in
- Italy
Featured product
VaultSync
A cross-platform application for backing up selected project folders, creating snapshots, verifying data, and restoring files with a clear record of what was saved.
Stable and actively maintained
Reliable backups for project-based work.
VaultSync is designed for developers, designers, and creators who need control over local folders, external drives, and network storage.
- Hash-based verification
- Snapshot diffs
- Restore-readiness checks
Practice
What I build
Small, maintainable products with a defined purpose and an honest account of their current state.
Open development
Public repositories, release history, and clear project status.
Applied experiments
Smaller projects used to test interfaces, systems, and game mechanics.
Development notes
Recent work
Concise updates on releases, technical decisions, and active development.
Read the devlogVaultSync 1.8.2 · Release
VaultSync 1.8.2 Is Now Available
Hi everyone, VaultSync 1.8.2 is now available. Following the Chronicle release and the Recovery improvements in 1.8.1, this update focuses on something a little different: making VaultSync easier to use. The biggest addition is Snapshot Explorer , a feature th…
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VaultSync 1.8.2 Dev Update: Snapshot Explorer, Better Onboarding, and Smoother Workflows
Hey everyone, Work on VaultSync 1.8.2 is well underway, so I thought I’d share what I’ve been building over the last week. Unlike Chronicle (1.8.0), which introduced History and Recovery, or 1.8.1, which focused on polishing those systems, 1.8.2 is mostly abou…
r/VaultSync
VaultSync 1.8.1 is now available
Hi everyone, VaultSync 1.8.1 is now available. This is a smaller follow-up to the 1.8 "Chronicle" release, focusing on Recovery Intelligence, encrypted backup improvements, Linux reliability, and a number of quality-of-life fixes. For anyone new here, VaultSyn…
r/VaultSync
Linux .deb Updater Issue in VaultSync 1.8.0 — Fix Coming in 1.8.1
Hi everyone, We've identified an issue affecting VaultSync 1.8.0 installations made using the Linux .deb package. The update downloads successfully and correctly requests elevation, but in some environments the updater may close immediately without applying th…
FG Labs
Independent by structure. Professional by standard.
Products are documented according to what they do today. Source, releases, limitations, and development status remain publicly accessible.