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Rewind and Checkpoints

Rewind / Checkpoint lets you return to a stable point when an agent goes in the wrong direction. It can restore conversation state as well as files, media, AgentFS, memory, and skills managed by DesireCore.

Entry Points

  • Type /rewind
  • Use the message action bar
  • Open the chat header menu
  • Press Cmd + Alt + Z on macOS or Ctrl + Alt + Z on Windows/Linux

Modes

ModeEffect
Conversation onlyReturn to before a selected user message
State onlyRestore files, media, AgentFS, memory, or skills
Conversation + stateRestore both

Before applying, DesireCore shows an impact preview. The old branch remains in history.

Limits

Rewind restores DesireCore-managed local state. It usually cannot undo external side effects such as sent emails, pushed commits, external API calls, or third-party approvals.