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/install daily-backup-system
Description
Automates daily compressed backups of OpenClaw configs, workspaces, env files, and scripts with 7-day rotation and a step-by-step restore guide.
README (SKILL.md)
Daily Backup System
Automated daily backup of your entire OpenClaw setup with rotation and restore guide.
Use when: you want automatic backups of your OpenClaw configuration, agent workspaces, API keys, scripts, and data — with a one-command restore process.
What it does
Runs daily via cron and creates a compressed backup of:
openclaw.json— all agent configs, bindings, channels, crons- All agent workspaces (SOUL.md, TOOLS.md, memory/, scripts/)
- Environment files (.env with API keys)
- Custom scripts and data pipelines
- Reverse proxy config (Caddy/Nginx)
Features
- Compressed tar.gz — typically 200-500MB for a full 12-agent setup
- 7-day rotation — keeps last 7 backups, auto-deletes older ones
- Restore guide — auto-generated RESTORE_GUIDE.md with step-by-step instructions
- Excludes noise — skips node_modules, pycache, session transcripts (too large, regenerated)
- Zero downtime — runs in background, doesn't interrupt the gateway
Setup
- Copy
daily_backup.shto your scripts directory - Edit the workspace paths to match your setup
- Add cron:
0 3 * * * /bin/bash /path/to/daily_backup.sh >> /tmp/backup.log 2>&1
Restore (disaster recovery)
# On a fresh VPS
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
cd / && tar xzf openclaw-full-backup-YYYY-MM-DD.tar.gz
openclaw gateway start
Full system restored in under 10 minutes.
Tags
backup, disaster-recovery, devops, security, automation, cron, restore
Usage Guidance
Do not install or run this as-is. Key concerns: (1) the backup script referenced (daily_backup.sh) is missing — request the script and review its contents before running; (2) the restore step runs an unsigned remote installer with 'curl | bash' — never run remote install scripts without verifying source and checksums; (3) the instructions archive '.env' and proxy configs (API keys and secrets) in plain tarballs — store backups encrypted and limit access; (4) extracting a full-system tarball at / can overwrite critical files — test restores in an isolated VM before using on production; (5) prefer documented, auditable backup scripts (include the script and its hash), add encryption (gpg or rclone to secure remote storage), and explicit file-permission guidance. Ask the publisher for the missing daily_backup.sh, a checksum and source for the restore install.sh, and an option to encrypt or exclude secrets before deploying.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: daily-backup-system
Version: 1.0.0
The bundle provides documentation for a daily backup and disaster recovery system for OpenClaw. It outlines the backup of sensitive files including 'openclaw.json' and '.env' files (API keys) into a compressed archive with a 7-day rotation. While the core script 'daily_backup.sh' is missing from the provided files and the instructions include high-risk administrative actions like cron job setup and a 'curl | bash' restore command (pointing to openclaw.ai), these behaviors are transparently documented and strictly aligned with the stated purpose of system maintenance.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes a 'daily_backup.sh' that the user should copy and run, but no script or code file is included in the skill bundle. The restore step fetches and runs a remote installer (https://openclaw.ai/install.sh) even though no install spec exists. Missing script + external restore dependency are incoherent with an instruction-only skill that otherwise declares no installs.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions explicitly collect and archive highly sensitive artifacts — openclaw.json (agent configs), all workspaces, and '.env' files with API keys — and advise extracting a full system tarball at / (tar xzf ... in /), which can overwrite system files. They also instruct executing a remote installer via 'curl | bash' during restore. Those actions expand scope beyond simple local backup guidance and introduce significant risk.
Install Mechanism
No install spec in the registry, but the restore guide uses 'curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash' which is equivalent to downloading and executing arbitrary remote code. This is high-risk (download-and-exec) from an external domain not proven in the package, and no checksums or verification are provided.
Credentials
The skill requests no credentials but instructs users to back up '.env' files containing API keys and reverse-proxy configs. Storing these sensitive secrets in unencrypted tarballs with 7-day rotation is disproportionate without guidance on encryption, access control, or secure storage. Declaring no required env vars is inconsistent with the claim to handle API keys safely.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not set 'always: true' and is user-invocable only; however it instructs the user to create a persistent cron job on the host (0 3 * * * ...), which grants ongoing file-access capability to the provided script. The skill itself does not request elevated platform privileges, but the suggested cron-based persistence merits user review before deployment.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install daily-backup-system - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/daily-backup-system - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Daily Backup System for OpenClaw.
- Automates daily, compressed (tar.gz) backups of all agent configs, workspaces, API keys, scripts, and custom data.
- Implements 7-day backup rotation with automatic cleanup of older archives.
- Skips unnecessary files to keep backups efficient (e.g., node_modules, __pycache__, large session transcripts).
- Generates a RESTORE_GUIDE.md with step-by-step recovery instructions.
- Designed for zero downtime: runs seamlessly in the background.
- Includes clear setup and disaster recovery instructions.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daily Backup System?
Automates daily compressed backups of OpenClaw configs, workspaces, env files, and scripts with 7-day rotation and a step-by-step restore guide. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 210 downloads so far.
How do I install Daily Backup System?
Run "/install daily-backup-system" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Daily Backup System free?
Yes, Daily Backup System is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Daily Backup System support?
Daily Backup System is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Daily Backup System?
It is built and maintained by Harvnk (@harvnk); the current version is v1.0.0.
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