quartz/docs/cli/restore.md

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quartz restore

The restore command is a safety mechanism that allows you to recover your content folder from a local cache.

When to Use

You should use restore if:

• A quartz upgrade failed and corrupted your content.
• You accidentally deleted files in your content folder.
• You encountered complex merge conflicts that you want to undo.

How it Works

Quartz maintains a hidden cache of your content folder. Every time you run certain commands, Quartz ensures that a backup of your Markdown files exists. The restore command simply copies these files back into your main content directory.

npx quartz restore

Example Workflow

If an update fails and leaves your project in a broken state:

1. Restore: Run npx quartz restore to bring back your content.
2. Clean: Use Git to reset any other broken code files.
3. Retry: Attempt the update again or manually apply the changes you need.