What is ckpt and how does it work with AI coding agents?

ckpt auto-snapshots git commits on every AI file change, giving per-step undo, branching, and restores via CLI. Agents run it themselves—no UI needed.

Does ckpt work with Cursor or Aider?

Yes, any shell-enabled agent: Cursor (terminal), Aider, Claude Code, Codex. Just add ckpt commands to prompts.

How do I install and start using ckpt?

npm install -g @mohshomis/ckpt, then ckpt watch before agent work. restore/branch/end as needed.

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ckpt: Git-Powered Undo Buttons for AI Agents That Keep Wrecking Your Code

AI coding agents edit like caffeinated squirrels—fast, furious, and frequently broken. Enter ckpt: a no-BS CLI that snapshots every change, letting you (or the agent) rewind in milliseconds.

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Terminal screenshot showing ckpt restore command rolling back AI code changes

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ckpt adds git-based checkpoints to AI agents, enabling instant restores that save tokens and sanity. 𝕏
Unlike IDE tools, it works for CLI agents and lets the AI self-correct without human input. 𝕏
Open-source MIT, install via npm—could become standard for efficient AI coding workflows. 𝕏

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