Raise Dead (rd)

Overview

The Raise Dead spell recovers files from the graveyard realm, allowing you to restore previously deleted files and directories.

Features

• File recovery
• Interactive selection
• Automatic renaming
• Graveyard management
• Path restoration

Requirements

• Python package: click
• Active Necromancy session (graveyard realm)

Installation

Built into Magi.CLI core spells.

Usage

Restore specific file:

cast rd <filename>

Interactive mode:

cast rd

Recovery Process

1. Lists available files in graveyard
2. Allows file selection
3. Restores with "undead_" prefix
4. Moves to current directory
5. Removes from graveyard

Examples

Interactive Recovery

cast rd

Direct Recovery

cast rd important_file.txt

Output Location

Files are restored to the current directory with "undead_" prefix:
- Original: script.py
- Restored: undead_script.py

Common Use Cases

1. Recovering deleted files
2. Restoring backup copies
3. Retrieving test files
4. Emergency recovery
5. File version recovery

Best Practices

1. Check graveyard contents first
2. Note original filenames
3. Verify restoration location
4. Check available space
5. Remember filename changes

Notes

• Requires existing graveyard
• Automatic prefix addition
• Interactive file selection
• Current directory restoration
• Original file removal from graveyard