Atom won't keep my unsaved text content when it is reopen

This functionality is already included in Atom by default now.

  • Settings -> Core Settings uncheck Open Empty Editor on Start
  • Set Restore Previous Windows on Start to Always.
  • Settings -> Packages -> autosave. In package settings check Enabled.

Also, restore will not work in Atom unless at least one Project has been added to the Project pane. You can add anything there. You can just add my Documents folder.