Access local file history in VS Code and Cursor editors
Local History MCP Server gives AI assistants direct access to Cursor/VS Code Local History for data recovery.
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Why it matters
Retrieve and review previous versions of code files from the local history maintained by VS Code or Cursor, enabling developers to track changes, recover lost work, and understand code evolution without relying on version control systems.
Outcomes
What it gets done
Browse historical versions of files saved in VS Code/Cursor local history
Compare current code against previous local snapshots
Recover accidentally deleted or overwritten code segments
Review incremental changes made during a coding session
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Overview
Local History MCP Server
Local History MCP Server gives an AI assistant direct access to Cursor and VS Code's Local History, letting it list, search, view, and restore past file snapshots. Use it when an AI assistant needs to recover lost work or review a file's saved history in Cursor or VS Code.
What it does
Local History MCP Server bridges AI assistants and your editor's Local History feature, the file-snapshot mechanism Cursor and VS Code maintain at every save, distinct from undo/redo, giving an assistant direct access to that history for data recovery and richer context about a file's past states. The project's stated problem is that assistants like Claude, Cursor AI, and GitHub Copilot have extensive diagnostic capabilities but no way to reach Local History data; this server closes that gap for personal use.
When to use - and when NOT to
Use it when you want an AI assistant to recover lost work from a file's save history, review how a file changed over time, or search across past versions for content that no longer exists in the current file. It reads Cursor or VS Code's Local History store specifically, so it is only useful in editors that maintain that feature, and it is intended for personal use rather than as a team-wide history or version-control replacement; use real version control for that.
Capabilities
The tool set covers the full recovery workflow. list_history_files lists every file that has Local History available. get_file_history shows the complete history for a chosen file, and get_history_entry retrieves the content of one specific history entry. restore_from_history restores a file to a previous state, taking a backup as it does so. search_history_content searches across all history entries for matching content, and get_history_stats returns overview statistics about the stored history.
How to install
With your preferred package manager, for example npm:
npx local-history-mcp
Or from source:
git clone https://github.com/xxczaki/local-history-mcp.git && cd local-history-mcp
pnpm install
pnpm build
pnpm start
Cursor offers a one-click install button, or you can follow Cursor's own MCP documentation manually. For Claude Code:
claude mcp add local-history -- npx -y local-history-mcp
Claude Desktop and VS Code are configured through their own respective official MCP documentation.
Who it's for
Developers using Cursor or VS Code who want an AI assistant to recover accidentally lost or overwritten code from the editor's Local History, instead of digging through the history panel by hand. It is released under the MIT License.
Source README
Local History MCP Server
Access Cursor/VS Code Local History through the Model Context Protocol for AI-powered data recovery
Overview
This MCP server bridges the gap between AI assistants and editor Local History, enabling data recovery and enhanced context awareness. Unlike undo/redo, Local History captures file snapshots at save points, preserving work that would otherwise be lost.
Problem: Current AI assistants (Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) cannot access Local History data despite having extensive diagnostic capabilities.
Solution: Simple MCP server providing direct access to Cursor/VS Code Local History for personal use.
Installation
Option 1: Package Manager (Recommended)
Install using your preferred package manager:
# npm
npx local-history-mcp
# pnpm
pnpm dlx local-history-mcp
# yarn
yarn global add local-history-mcp
# bun
bunx local-history-mcp
Option 2: From Source
git clone https://github.com/xxczaki/local-history-mcp.git && cd local-history-mcp
pnpm install
pnpm build
pnpm start
MCP Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_history_files |
List all files with Local History |
get_file_history |
View complete history for a file |
get_history_entry |
Get specific history entry content |
restore_from_history |
Restore file to previous state (with backup) |
search_history_content |
Search across all history entries |
get_history_stats |
Overview statistics |
Configuration
Cursor
You can install this MCP server in Cursor using the one-click install button:
Or manually configure by following the official Cursor MCP documentation.
Claude Code & Claude Desktop
For Claude Code (CLI), install directly:
claude mcp add local-history -- npx -y local-history-mcp
For Claude Desktop, see the official MCP documentation.
VS Code
See the official documentation.
Development
# Development mode
pnpm dev
# Run tests
pnpm test
# Linting and formatting
pnpm lint
# Launch MCP Inspector
pnpm inspector
AI disclosure
This project contains code generated by Large Language Models (LLMs), under human supervision and proofreading.
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