Backup Commands

Backup Mode Selection

The backup system supports different modes of operation through the --backup-mode flag.

pathmaster --backup-mode <mode>

Available Modes

default

pathmaster --backup-mode default

Backs up both PATH and shell configuration
Most comprehensive backup option
Recommended for major changes

path

pathmaster --backup-mode path

Backs up only PATH entries
Faster operation
Suitable for temporary PATH changes

shell

pathmaster --backup-mode shell

Backs up only shell configuration
Preserves shell customizations
Useful for shell-specific changes

switch

pathmaster --backup-mode switch

Toggles between backup modes
Cycles: PATH → SHELL → DEFAULT
Quick mode switching

Backup History

View available backups using:

pathmaster history

Output shows:

Backup timestamps
Backup types
File locations

Restore Operations

Latest Backup

pathmaster restore

Restores most recent backup
Automatic mode detection
Updates current session

Specific Backup

pathmaster restore --timestamp 20240301120000

Restores specific backup point
Requires exact timestamp
Full system state recovery

Best Practices

Regular Backups

Create backups before major changes
Use appropriate backup modes
Verify backup creation
Test restoration process

Backup Management

Review backup history regularly
Clean old backups periodically
Verify backup integrity
Document major changes