The initialization of the repository must be activated and does not take place automatically.

README.md

@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ Main features:
     borgmatic_timer: systemd
     borgbackup_user: "srv_backup"
     borgbackup_group: "srv_backup"
+    borgmatic_initialization_repo: false
     borg_source_directories:
       - /srv/www
       - /var/lib/automysqlbackup
@@ -120,7 +121,7 @@ $ git clone https://github.com/borgbase/ansible-role-borgbackup.git roles/ansibl
 - `borgmatic_cron_hour`: Hour when regular create and prune cron job will run. Defaults to `{{ 6 | random }}`
 - `borgmatic_cron_minute`: Minute when regular create and prune cron job will run. Defaults to  `{{ 59 | random }}`
 - `borgmatic_hooks`: Hooks to monitor your backups e.g. with [Healthchecks](https://healthchecks.io/). See [official documentation](https://torsion.org/borgmatic/docs/how-to/monitor-your-backups/) for more.
-- `borgmatic_initialization_repo`: Auto initialization of the repo on the backup server. Defaults to `true`
+- `borgmatic_initialization_repo`: Auto initialization of the repo on the backup server. Defaults to `false`
 - `borgmatic_large_repo`: Less frequent, monthly repo checking. Defaults to `true`
 - `borgmatic_timer`: If the variable is set, a timer is installed. A choice must be made between `cron` and `systemd`.
 - `borgmatic_relocated_repo_access_is_ok`: Bypass Borg error about a repository that has been moved. Defaults to `false`

meta/arguments_specs.yml

@@ -171,6 +171,7 @@ argument_specs:
       borgmatic_initialization_repo:
         type: bool
         required: false
+        default: false
         description: Auto initialization of the repo on the backup server.
       borgmatic_timer_cron_name:
         type: str