Checkpoints for Claude Code

Checkpoints for Claude Code is a desktop application that acts as an automatic safety net for developers using Claude Code. It continuously monitors a project folder for any file changes and allows you to create instant snapshots, called checkpoints, of the entire project's state. This means you can capture the exact condition of all your files before making a significant change, experiment freely, and know you can always go back if something breaks.

The tool works by integrating directly with Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It starts an MCP server automatically, and when Claude completes a task, a checkpoint is created without any manual input. You can view a visual comparison of what changed between any two checkpoints using the built-in diff viewer. The core value is simplicity—you select a folder and start coding, and the protection happens in the background.

This tool is most useful for developers who use Claude for coding assistance and want to mitigate risk. It's perfect for situations where you're refactoring code, trying a new library, or letting Claude implement a complex feature. If the result isn't what you wanted, a single click restores every file to its previous state. It turns the AI coding process from a potential gamble into a series of safe, reversible experiments.