Backup Before Edit
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.
$ npx claude-code-templates@latest --hook="pre-tool/backup-before-edit" --yesRequires Claude Code. The command adds this hook to your project's .claudedirectory — nothing runs on ToolZip's servers.
What's inside this hook
Component source
{
"description": "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.",
"hooks": {
"PreToolUse": [
{
"matcher": "Edit",
"hooks": [
{
"type": "command",
"command": "if [[ -f \"$CLAUDE_TOOL_FILE_PATH\" ]]; then cp \"$CLAUDE_TOOL_FILE_PATH\" \"$CLAUDE_TOOL_FILE_PATH.backup.$(date +%s)\" 2>/dev/null || true; fi"
}
]
}
]
}
}
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