How do I install the backup mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `BACKUP_DIR`, `EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR`, `MAX_VERSIONS` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Backup MCP Server

Add smart Backup ability to coding agents like Windsurf, Cursor, Cluade Coder, etc

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What is the Backup MCP Server?

Add smart Backup ability to coding agents like Windsurf, Cursor, Cluade Coder, etc.

What Backup does

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

Key capabilities

Creates instant, targeted backups with agent context
Simpler than Git for single-operation safety
Preserves thought process and intent in backups
No commit messages or branching required
Better for AI agents making critical changes
Works without repository initialization
Faster for emergency "save points" during edits
Not for long-term version tracking

Practical notes

Written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
backup_create	Create backup with context
backup_list	List available backups
backup_restore	Restore with safety backup
backup_folder_create	Backup with pattern filtering
backup_folder_list	List folder backups
backup_folder_restore	Restore folder structure
backup_list_all	List all backups
mcp_cancel	Cancel operations

How to install the Backup MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backup": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "./dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BACKUP_DIR": "./.code_backups",
        "EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR": "./.code_emergency_backups",
        "MAX_VERSIONS": "20"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
BACKUP_DIR	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
EMERGENCY_BACKUP_DIR	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation
MAX_VERSIONS	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Backup to Management.”
“Use Backup to Manage.”

Frequently asked questions

Add smart Backup ability to coding agents like Windsurf, Cursor, Cluade Coder, etc Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.