restore
Restore a target from a backup.
skillshare restore claude # Latest backup
skillshare restore claude --from 2026-01-19_10-00-00 # Specific backup
skillshare restore claude --dry-run # Preview
When to Use
- A sync went wrong and you need to revert a target to its previous state
- You accidentally removed skills from a target
What Happens
Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--from, -f <timestamp> | Restore from specific backup |
--force | Overwrite without confirmation |
--dry-run, -n | Preview without making changes |
Finding Backups
List available backups:
skillshare backup --list
All backups (15.3 MB total)
2026-01-20_15-30-00 claude, cursor 4.2 MB
2026-01-19_10-00-00 claude 2.1 MB
2026-01-18_09-00-00 claude, cursor 4.0 MB
Examples
# Restore from latest backup
skillshare restore claude
# Restore from specific backup
skillshare restore claude --from 2026-01-19_10-00-00
# Preview restore
skillshare restore claude --dry-run
# Force restore (skip confirmation)
skillshare restore claude --force
After Restoring
After restore, your target will have regular directories instead of symlinks. To re-sync:
skillshare restore claude # Restore backup
skillshare sync # Re-sync from source (creates symlinks)
Or keep the restored state:
skillshare restore claude # Restore backup
# Done - skills are now local copies
Use Cases
Accidental Deletion
If you accidentally deleted a skill:
skillshare restore claude --from 2026-01-19_10-00-00
Reverting Changes
If a sync went wrong:
skillshare restore claude # Go back to pre-sync state
Testing
Restore to test old skill versions:
skillshare restore claude --from 2026-01-15_10-00-00
# Test old skills...
skillshare sync # Return to current state