JKSV

Spec sheet

Purpose

JKSV is a Nintendo Switch homebrew save manager for backing up and restoring game save data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audience

The maker describes themselves as a C/C++ developer working on console homebrew projects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The GitHub repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Back up and restore

It can back up and restore save data for Switch user accounts and other supported save data types.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Backup formats

Backups can be exported as unpacked folders or ZIP files, and ZIP is required for cloud backup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Bulk backups

It can back up all save data on the system or all save data for an individual user at once.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Cloud integrations

When configured, JKSV supports Google Drive and WebDAV for save backups, including automatic uploads.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Cloud services

Configured cloud backup supports Google Drive and WebDAV, with automatic uploads available.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Create saves

JKSV can create save data for titles on the system without first launching the game.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Donations

The maker says donations are appreciated but never required.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Export formats

Save data can be exported as unpacked folders or ZIP files, and ZIP is required for cloud backup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Platform

The project describes JKSV as the Switch Edition of JK’s Save Manager and provides a Nintendo Switch homebrew build.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Release status

The releases page lists JKSV 12/02/2025 as the latest release and notes that bug reports are welcome and reviewed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Remote setup

Google Drive requires users to configure their own Google Cloud project and OAuth credentials; WebDAV requires a provider or a self-hosted server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · switch.hacks.guide

Resize saves

It can extend save data to a chosen size, which the maker says can be useful for games such as Minecraft.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Safety controls

The app can require holding a button to complete destructive operations or automatically back up before restoring a backup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Safety options

JKSV can require holding a button to complete destructive operations or make automatic backups when restoring backups.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Save data tools

The project lists save resizing, basic save and title statistics, and cleanup tools for deleting saves.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Save types

It supports account, system, BCAT, device/shared, temporary, cache, and system BCAT save data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security setup

Google Drive setup requires a user-created Google Cloud project and OAuth client, and JKSV uses Google’s limited-input device login flow.Read 9 Oct 2026 · switch.hacks.guide

Support and documentation

The maker’s README links to setup instructions for Google Drive and WebDAV, and the guide provides backup and restore steps.Read 9 Oct 2026 · switch.hacks.guide

SVI support

It can import and create save data for titles not installed on the system, but the maker warns these saves are not properly installed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

WebDAV setup

WebDAV backups require a configured WebDAV server, which may be provider-hosted or self-hosted on a local network.Read 9 Oct 2026 · switch.hacks.guide

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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