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hexitex/MCP-Backup-Server

A specialized MCP server that provides backup and restoration capabilities for AI agents and code editing tools. Tested in both Cursor and Windsurf editors.

Install

npx -y @smithery/cli install @hexitex/MCP-Backup-Server --client claude

Client configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backup": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "./dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKUP_DIR": "<BACKUP_DIR>",
        "EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR": "<EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR>",
        "MAX_VERSIONS": "<MAX_VERSIONS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment variables

BACKUP_DIREMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIRMAX_VERSIONS
GitHub stars
4
Author
@hexitex
Category
Version Control, Developer Tools
License
MIT
Updated
Oct 6, 2026

Features

  • 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

Tools (5)

  • backup_create

    Create backup with context

  • backup_restore

    Restore with safety backup

  • backup_folder_create

    Backup with pattern filtering

  • backup_folder_restore

    Restore folder structure

  • mcp_cancel

    Cancel operations

Details on this page are taken from the project's README. Open README

Supported clients

Clients mentioned in this server's README:

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Claude Desktop logo

Claude Desktop

Desktop · Freemium · Proprietary

Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop application. Supports MCP servers to extend functionality.

WindowsMacOS
Cursor logo

Cursor

Desktop · Freemium · Proprietary

The first agentic IDE. The Cursor editor truly merges how developers and AI work together, delivering a magical coding experience.

WindowsMacOSLinux
Windsurf logo

Windsurf

Desktop · Freemium · Proprietary

The first agentic IDE. The Windsurf editor truly merges how developers and AI work together.

WindowsMacOSLinux

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