Rewind FAQs

Question 1

Can Rewind show me what changed since I last stepped away?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use the `take_snapshot` tool before stepping away. When you return, Rewind's `diff_snapshots` tool can compare your current state against that snapshot, highlighting exactly what changed, new commits, and time elapsed.

Question 2

What popular tools and environments does Rewind support?

Accepted Answer

Rewind supports popular IDEs like VS Code, JetBrains, and Vim for editor state tracking. For shell history, it's compatible with zsh, bash, and fish. It integrates directly with your existing Git repositories.

Question 3

What is Rewind and how does it help developers?

Accepted Answer

Rewind is an MCP server designed to reconstruct your developer working context after interruptions. It analyzes your Git state, file activity, editor state, and shell history, eliminating the time spent remembering 'What was I doing?' by providing a detailed recovery report.

Question 4

What kind of information does Rewind collect to restore context?

Accepted Answer

Rewind collects comprehensive data including Git state (current branch, uncommitted changes, recent commits), file activity (recently modified files), editor state (open projects/files in VS Code, JetBrains, Vim), and shell history (commands from zsh, bash, fish).

Question 5

Is my development data secure and private with Rewind?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Rewind prioritizes privacy. All collected data and snapshots are stored locally on your machine in `~/.rewind/` and never leave your system. There are no network calls, telemetry, or cloud storage involved.

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