Backup File

Never lose your progress — instantly back up your file before every edit, whether by you or your AI.

To backup a folder, checkout Backup Folder extension.

Installation

• Install from VS Code Marketplace

• Command Line: code --install-extension spajs.backup-file

OR

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions
3. Search "Backup File"
4. Click Install

Usage

Using editor toolbar buttons

• Location: Top-right corner of active editor
• Visible only when file is opened and focused
• Icons: 💾=save | refresh=restore last snapshot

Using status bar buttons

• 🧹: Clear old snapshots

Keyboard shortcuts

• [ ctrl + shift + b ] : Backup
• [ ctrl + shift + r ] : Restore last snapshot

Configuration

Extension Settings (Ctrl + ,)

File → Preferences → Settings → Search "backupFile"

backupFile.backupDirectory: Custom backup directory path. If empty, defaults to .vscode/file-snapshots in the current workspace.

backupFile.autoBackupOnSave: Automatically backup files when they are saved.

backupFile.backupOnlyOnDiff: If enabled, creates backup only on content diff or ignores. If disabled, creates backup on request.

backupFile.preserveFolderStructure: Preserve the original folder structure in backups.

backupFile.cleanupDays: Number of days to keep backup files before they can be cleaned up.

backupFile.autoCleanup: Automatically clean up old backup files when creating new backups.

License

MIT

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