MCP Backup Server

Name: MCP Backup Server
Author: hexitex

@hexitex

Repository

About MCP Backup Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides file backup and restoration capabilities

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "MCP-Backup-Server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@hexitex/MCP-Backup-Server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Backup Server?

MCP Backup Server is a specialized MCP server that provides backup and restoration capabilities for AI agents and code editing tools. It is tested in both Cursor and Windsurf editors.

How to use MCP Backup Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @hexitex/MCP-Backup-Server --client claude) or manually (install dependencies with npm install, build TypeScript with npm run build, start with npm start). Configure the server using environment variables (BACKUP_DIR, EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR, MAX_VERSIONS) and add it to your editor’s MCP configuration. Available tools include backup_create, backup_list, backup_restore, backup_folder_create, backup_folder_list, backup_folder_restore, backup_list_all, and mcp_cancel.

Key features of MCP Backup Server

Preserves agent context and reasoning
Creates targeted, minimal backups
Supports file and folder operations
Maintains version history
Provides restore safety
Uses pattern filtering
Tracks operations
Allows cancellation

Use cases of MCP Backup Server

Backing up files before risky refactoring or critical changes
Creating folder backups before restructuring or removing directories
Maintaining restore points when making multiple related file changes
Resuming major work by reviewing previous backup context
Creating safety backups before restoring a previous version

FAQ from MCP Backup Server

How is MCP Backup Server different from Git?

It creates instant, targeted backups with agent context, is simpler for single-operation safety, preserves thought process, and doesn’t require commit messages or branching. However, it is not for long-term version tracking, lacks collaboration features, and stores complete file copies rather than diffs.

What dependencies are required to run MCP Backup Server?

Node.js and npm are required. The TypeScript files must be built using npm run build before starting the server.

Where are backups stored?

By default, backups are stored in ./.code_backups and emergency backups in ./.code_emergency_backups. These locations can be overridden with the BACKUP_DIR and EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR environment variables.