Rewindex - Auto-snapshot tool for AI agents. Auto backup, Avoid the mistakes of AI.

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Rewindex is an auto-snapshot MCP server for AI agents. It automatically captures every file change in the background — no commits needed — so when something breaks, the AI can check the log and rewind instantly.

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Author: crsxmd
Downloads: 381
Categories: Other, Developer Tools, AI, Productivity, File Management, Infrastructure

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Rewindex - Auto-snapshot tool for AI agents. Auto backup, Avoid the mistakes of AI.

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install via pipx install rewindex, then run rewindex init. It works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible agent. Commands include manual snapshots (create_snap, get_snaps), rewinding (rewind_session, rewind_file, rewind_relative), history inspection (get_log, get_diff), code audit (find_version_by_pattern), and milestone management (create_flag, export_flags).

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "rewindex - auto-snapshot tool for ai agents. auto backup, avoid the mistakes of ai.": {
            "rewindex": {
                "command": "rewindex",
                "args": [
                    "mcp"
                ],
                "type": "stdio"
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "rewindex": {
        "command": "rewindex",
        "args": [
            "mcp"
        ],
        "type": "stdio"
    }
}

Rewindex

Rewindex is an auto-snapshot MCP server for AI agents. Every file change is captured automatically in the background — no commits needed. When something breaks, your AI can check the log and rewind instantly. ### Snapshot & Rewind - create_snap / get_snaps — manual snapshots with notes - rewind_session / rewind_file / rewind_relative — undo changes at any granularity ### History & Inspection - get_log / get_log_detail — view session history and changes - get_diff / get_session_state / get_file_log — inspect what changed and when ### Code Audit - find_version_by_pattern / find_pattern_introduced / search_sessions_by_file — trace when and where code changed ### Milestones & Changelog - create_flag / list_flags / export_flags — mark versions, export as CHANGELOG.md - add_note — annotate sessions with context ### Setup ``

bash
  pipx install rewindex
  rewindex init

  Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible agent. Free. Runs locally.

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