ShadowGit is a local code version management and memory tool for AI programming scenarios. It addresses pain points such as AI coding assistants lacking long-term memory, starting from scratch in every conversation, and requiring repeated explanations of codebase structure by automatically capturing code changes and providing AI with historical query capabilities.
Main capabilities:
- Automatic version management: ShadowGit automatically saves every change to code (officially described as "saving every keystroke"), with no manual commits required. Users can automatically snapshot across multiple project directories (such as ~/Projects/my-web-app, ~/Projects/api-server, ~/Projects/mobile-app).
- AI memory and MCP server: A built-in MCP server allows AI assistants such as Claude, Cursor, and Copilot to query code history, enabling AI to understand "what was done yesterday" and "what changed," thereby reducing repeated explanations and ineffective attempts.
- Instant recovery: When AI suggestions break code, users can restore to a previous working state with one click, supporting fearless experimentation.
- Local operation: It is officially emphasized that code history never leaves the local machine, with no cloud, no uploads, and no use for AI training.
How to use: It is officially stated that setup takes only 2 minutes. ShadowGit runs silently in the background, and AI tools connect automatically with no additional configuration. After the user installs it, it automatically records changes in project directories, and AI assistants can query history through MCP.
Applicable scenarios:
- Developers using AI coding assistants such as Claude, Cursor, and Copilot.
- Scenarios that require frequent debugging and where users want AI to locate bugs based on change history.
- Scenarios where users want to boldly try AI suggestions but worry about breaking existing code.
- Users who are sensitive about code privacy and require local storage.
Limitations and additional notes: It is officially mentioned that AI integration is free forever and requires no subscription, but no specific pricing model, price, platform support details, or system requirements are provided. Other feature details are not yet available.
