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Backup Before Edit

Hooks pre-tool 1,297

Create automatic backup of files before any Edit operation for safety. This hook creates a timestamped backup copy (filename.backup.timestamp) of any existing file before Claude modifies it. Provides a safety net to recover previous versions if needed. Only backs up existing files, includes error suppression to handle edge cases gracefully.

Install Command
npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook pre-tool/backup-before-edit
View on GitHub
claude-code — backup-before-edit

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