What is going on
Claude Code edited your files and you want them back the way they were. There are two ways to go back, and they cover different things.
Error messages you might see
Changes were not rewound
deleted files not restored
Common causes
- A broad request led to edits in several files.
- A change looked right but broke something later.
- A command run by Claude Code (not an edit) deleted, moved or copied files.
How to fix it
- Rewind. Claude Code keeps checkpoints of the edits it makes with its own file tools. Open the rewind menu (type
/rewind) and choose whether to restore the code, the conversation, or both. - Know what rewind cannot do. It does not track files changed by shell commands, such as
rm,mvorcp, and it does not restore changes you made by hand. Checkpoints are also cleaned up after a while (30 days by default). - Use git as the real safety net. Run
git statusandgit diffto see changes.git restore path/to/filebrings back one file. Commit before big tasks so you can always go back. - If files were deleted by a command, restore them from git, or from your backup or trash.
- Then ask for the change again in small steps.
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zipking
AI Strategy · Vertical AI SaaS · Full-stack Development · Technical Leadership · Product Architecture · LLM/SLM Implementation · Japanese Market Localization
I am a technologist and product builder dedicated to creating high-impact solutions at the intersection of AI and specialized markets. Currently, I am focused on PropScan (EstateGuard), an AI-driven SaaS platform tailored for the Japanese real estate industry, and exploring the potential of Archify.
As an INFJ-T, I approach development with a "systems-thinking" mindset—balancing technical precision with a deep understanding of user needs. I particularly enjoy the challenge of architecting Vertical AI SaaS and optimizing Small Language Models (SLMs) to solve specific, real-world business problems. Whether I'm in a CTO-level leadership role or hands-on with the code, I thrive on building tools that turn complex data into actionable value.
Franck Plazanet
python · nextjs · ETL · postgresql · supabase
I am a Strategic Engineering Leader with over 8 years of experience building high-availability enterprise systems and scaling high-performing technical teams. My focus is on bridging the gap between complex technology and business growth.
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🚀 Leadership: Managing and coaching teams of 15+ engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
🏗️ Architecture: Enterprise Core Systems, Multi-system Integration (ERP/API/ETL), and Core Database Structure.
☁️ Cloud & Scale: AWS Expert; architected systems handling 10B+ monthly requests and managing 100k+ SKUs.
📈 Business Impact: Aligning tech strategy with P&L goals to drive $70k+ in monthly recurring revenue.
I thrive on "out-of-the-box" thinking to solve complex technical bottlenecks and am always looking for ways to use automation to improve business productivity.
Sage Fulcher
ReactJs · Django · Ruby on Rails · graphQL · typescript · node
Hey I'm Sage! Im a Boston area software engineer who grew up in South Florida. Ive worked at a ton of cool places like a telehealth kidney care startup that took part in a billion dollar merger (Cricket health/Interwell health), a boutique design agency where I got to work on a ton of exciting startups including a photography education app, a collegiate Esports league and more (Philosophie), a data analytics as a service startup in Cambridge (MA) as well as at Phillips and MIT Lincoln Lab where I designed and developed novel network security visualizations and analytics. I've been writing code and furiously devoted to using computers to make people’s lives easier for about 17 years. My degree is in making computers make pretty lights and sounds. Outside of work I love hip hop, the Celtics, professional wrestling, magic the gathering, photography, drumming, and guitars (both making and playing them)
Questions
Does rewind undo everything?
No. It covers edits made through Claude Code's file tools. Changes made by shell commands, or by you, are not tracked.
What should I do before a big task?
Commit your work. A clean commit gives you a point you can always return to.
