Never lose your work again
An automatic version control and checkpoint management system for Claude Code projects that enables seamless tracking of code changes, instant checkpoint creation, and reliable state restoration.
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Product Information
Updated:Sep 1, 2025
What is Never lose your work again
Never lose your work again is an essential companion app for developers using Claude AI that provides comprehensive version control and checkpoint management capabilities. It's designed to automatically track all code changes in projects, create instant checkpoints before making modifications, and allow developers to restore to any previous state with confidence. The tool is available for both macOS and Windows platforms, requiring no setup beyond selecting a project folder to begin monitoring.
Key Features of Never lose your work again
Never lose your work again is a comprehensive checkpoint management system specifically designed for Claude Code projects that provides automatic version control and state preservation. It continuously monitors project files for changes, enables instant checkpoint creation, offers visual diff viewing capabilities, and allows seamless restoration to previous states through MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration with Claude Desktop.
Automatic Change Detection: Continuously monitors entire project for file changes without requiring manual setup - just select project folder and begin coding
One-Click Checkpoint Creation: Create instant snapshots of project state before making risky changes, capturing all files and their contents with a single action
Visual Diff Viewer: Built-in comparison tool showing exactly what changed between checkpoints, tracking additions, modifications, and deletions with line counts
Smart MCP Integration: Seamlessly connects with Claude Desktop through Model Context Protocol, creating automatic checkpoints when AI tasks complete
Use Cases of Never lose your work again
AI-Assisted Development Safety: Protect against unwanted or incorrect code changes made by Claude AI during development sessions
Experimental Feature Development: Safely experiment with new features knowing you can instantly revert to a working state if needed
Team Collaboration: Share checkpoints and track changes across team members working on the same project with GitHub integration
Code Review Process: Export and share diffs between checkpoints for efficient code review workflows
Pros
No setup required - works automatically after project selection
Seamless integration with Claude Desktop through MCP
Comprehensive backup system with instant restoration capability
Cons
Limited to macOS 13.5+ and Windows platforms
Requires Claude Desktop to be installed for full functionality
How to Use Never lose your work again
Install Checkpoints App: Download and install the Checkpoints app from the Apple App Store (macOS 13.5+) or Windows store
Select Project Folder: Open the Checkpoints app and choose your Claude Code project folder that you want to track changes for
Start Coding: Begin working with Claude Code as normal - the app will automatically monitor and track all file changes in the background without any additional setup needed
Automatic Checkpoints: Checkpoints are automatically created when Claude Code tasks complete, capturing a complete backup of all project files at that point
View Changes: Use the built-in diff viewer to see exactly what changed between checkpoints, including additions, modifications, and deletions
Restore Previous States: If needed, instantly restore your project to any previous checkpoint with one click to recover from mistakes or revert unwanted changes
MCP Integration: The app automatically connects to Claude Desktop through MCP protocol on port 8765, allowing Claude to manage checkpoints directly
Verify Backups: Confirm your work is protected by checking that each checkpoint includes a complete backup of all project files
Never lose your work again FAQs
The checkpoint system automatically monitors your project folder for file changes and creates snapshots of your entire project state. It works like a save state in a video game - capturing the complete state of your work at specific moments, including all files and their contents.
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