CLI / Terminal Access

Run npm install -g @wix/cli

Login: wix login (opens browser authentication)

For Wix Studio sites, you can 'Edit in VS Code'

This runs a connection to the cloud, allowing you to edit backend/public code locally

For Wix Apps: Run wix dev to start a local preview server

Wix Studio supports native GitHub integration

Connect your site to a GitHub repository to back up all Velo/JS code

Content (Database Collections) must be exported manually via CSV

Export Site: Dashboard > Site Actions > Duplicate Site (fastest backup)

Export Collections: CMS > Your Collection > 'More Actions' > Export to CSV

Wix automatically saves versions

Go to Dashboard > Site Experience > Site History

Select a version and click 'Restore'

If using Git: Revert commit in GitHub and sync back to Wix

If using Snapshots: Use 'Wix Site History'

Wix Core updates are automatic (SaaS)

Wix App Updates: CLI npm update for dependencies in your local app project

Use wix-cli to scaffold React/Next.js apps powered by Wix Backend

Command: npx create-wix-app@latest