What command should I use to see previous checkpoints?

Use the /restore command within the Gemini CLI to view a list of available checkpoint files for your current project.

What is the naming convention for Gemini checkpoints?

Checkpoints follow a timestamp-filename-tool_name format, making it easy to identify when and why a snapshot was created.

How do I enable checkpointing in Gemini CLI?

You can enable it by adding 'checkpointing': {'enabled': true} under the 'general' section of your ~/.gemini/settings.json file.

Does Gemini checkpointing affect my main Git repository?

No, it uses a shadow repository system located in the ~/.gemini directory to manage snapshots independently of your project's primary Git history.

Where are Gemini checkpoints stored locally?

Git snapshots are stored in ~/.gemini/history/ and checkpoint metadata is located in ~/.gemini/tmp/ under specific project hashes.

Gemini Checkpoint Management

Name: Gemini Checkpoint Management
Author: melodic-software

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Productivity & Workflow

Manages Gemini CLI state through automatic snapshots and versioned rollbacks for experimental coding workflows.

This skill serves as the central authority for Gemini CLI Checkpointing, providing developers with robust tools to manage git-based file snapshots and conversation history. It enables seamless state saving, allowing users to list previous checkpoints and perform instant rollbacks when experimenting with risky refactors or complex code changes. By integrating with the local storage system, it tracks project hashes and file modifications without interfering with your primary Git repository, ensuring a safe environment for AI-assisted development.

Key Features

01Shadow Git repository tracking

02Configuration for experimental workflows

03Checkpoint listing and metadata management

04Automatic file snapshots before tool execution

05Instant rollback and state restoration

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Use Cases

01Auditing local file modifications made by the Gemini CLI

02Reverting unstable code changes during automated refactoring

03Restoring conversation state after an experimental prompt path

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins gemini-checkpoint-management

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