How do I trigger a rewind in Claude Code?

You can quickly access the rewind menu by pressing the Escape key twice (Esc Esc) in quick succession or by typing the /rewind command in the terminal.

How long are my checkpoints saved?

By default, checkpoints are stored for 30 days. This duration can be customized by editing the checkpointRetentionDays value in your .claude/settings.json file.

Can I undo code changes without losing my current chat history?

Yes, the 'Code Only' rewind option allows you to revert your files to a previous state while keeping your entire conversation context intact, which is helpful for iterative debugging.

Does checkpointing track changes made via bash commands?

No, changes made through direct bash commands like rm, mv, or cp are not tracked by the system. It is recommended to use Claude's built-in Edit and Write tools to ensure changes are captured.

Is checkpointing a replacement for Git?

No, checkpointing is intended for granular session-level recovery and rapid experimentation. Git should still be used for permanent project history, team collaboration, and release management.

Code Checkpointing & Rollback

Name: Code Checkpointing & Rollback
Author: reggiechan74

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Developer Tools

Manages automatic file state tracking and conversation recovery to enable safe experimentation and rapid iteration within Claude Code.

This skill empowers Claude Code users with a robust session-level recovery system that automatically captures workspace states before every modification. By providing granular options to rewind code, conversation history, or both, it allows developers to experiment with different implementation strategies, recover from breaking changes, and manage complex AI interactions without the fear of losing progress or corrupting their project state. It acts as a safety net that bridges the gap between individual prompts and permanent version control commits.

Key Features

01Interactive checkpoint selection menu with timestamps and change summaries

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03Granular rewind options for code-only, conversation-only, or full rollbacks

04Persistent session history that remains available across resumed conversations

05Automatic state capture before every file modification and user prompt

06Configurable retention policies for automated cleanup of old checkpoints

Use Cases

01Recovering instantly from bugs or breaking changes introduced during complex AI-driven refactoring

02Testing multiple architectural approaches by quickly rewinding between implementation experiments

03Resetting confused conversation contexts while preserving successful code changes already made

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add reggiechan74/claude-plugins checkpointing

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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