Rewindex

Rewindex — Auto-snapshot tool for AI agents

Auto-snapshot tool for AI agents. Automatically backs up every file change so you can recover from AI mistakes instantly. Code worry-free. Free and local.

• Versioning: snap, rewind, and track every change your AI makes
• Change visibility: view diffs, session logs, and full file history
• Changelog: flag milestones and export as CHANGELOG.md

Works with any AI agent via MCP. Works with Git. Rewind the code that you didn't commit.

rewindex.org | GitHub

Want to understand how Rewindex works in depth? Read Learn Rewindex.

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How it works

1. Every save is recorded

   Every time you or your AI saves a file, Rewindex captures a snapshot automatically.

2. Sessions group your work

   When your AI finishes a task, all the changes are grouped into one session. Easy to find, easy to rewind.

3. AI notes what it did

   When your AI finishes a task, it writes a note on the session. You can add your own notes too.

4. Rewind without guessing

   When something breaks, the full log is right there. Your AI knows exactly where to go back to.

Try it! Then ask your AI if it likes it.

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Quick Start

Supported platforms: macOS, Linux, and Windows (beta).

Requires Python 3.10+.

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AI agent setup (recommended)

Paste this into your AI agent's chat. It handles everything including install, MCP setup, and init:

Read https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crsxmd/rewindex/main/AI-SETUP.md and follow the setup instructions.

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Manual setup

1. Install

pipx install rewindex   # recommended
pip install rewindex    # alternative
uv tool install rewindex

2. Add as MCP server — see mcp-register.md for instructions per agent (Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenCode, Hermes, and others)

3. Initialize your workspace

rewindex init           # interactive — asks for workspace name and folder

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Dashboard

rewindex web

Open http://localhost:9009 — browse snapshots, view diffs, rewind files, manage flags and settings. Included in the package, no extra install needed.

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Pricing

Free forever. No account required.

Want to upgrade? Check rewindex.org

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Documentation

• Learn Rewindex: everything you need to know about Rewindex as a user
• AI Agent Setup: install guide for AI agents with per-agent MCP setup

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License

Proprietary. See LICENSE for details.