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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-backup
Description
Backup and restore OpenClaw data. Use when user asks to create backups, set up automatic backup schedules, restore from backup, or manage backup rotation. Handles ~/.openclaw directory archiving with proper exclusions.
Usage Guidance
Install this only if you want full local backups of OpenClaw. Treat the generated archives like passwords: keep them private, consider encrypted storage, avoid sharing or syncing them to untrusted locations, review the cron path before enabling scheduled backups, and check restore commands carefully before replacing current data.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-backup
Version: 1.0.0
This skill is designed to backup and restore OpenClaw data, including sensitive credentials and configuration. The `scripts/backup.sh` script archives the `~/.openclaw` directory locally, excluding logs and cache, and implements a 7-day rotation policy. The `SKILL.md` and `references/restore.md` files provide clear instructions for backup, restore, and setting up a daily cron job. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, obfuscation, or prompt injection attempts against the agent beyond legitimate instructions to perform the backup task.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose is to back up and restore OpenClaw data, and the artifacts do exactly that by archiving ~/.openclaw, including credentials, tokens, session data, workspace contents, and cron entries; that is sensitive but disclosed and purpose-aligned.
Instruction Scope
The instructions are user-directed and local. Restore and rollback commands can replace or delete ~/.openclaw, which is high-impact but visible and normal for a restore workflow.
Install Mechanism
There is no dependency installation or hidden setup. The optional cron example is disclosed, though users should verify the script path because the example references ~/.openclaw/backup.sh while the provided script is under scripts/backup.sh.
Credentials
The script reads ~/.openclaw, writes a local tar.gz archive to ~/openclaw-backups by default, excludes logs and completions cache, and rotates old matching backup files. No network transfer, obfuscation, or unrelated filesystem access was found.
Persistence & Privilege
Daily cron backups are optional and disclosed. They create ongoing local archives containing secrets, so users should enable them only intentionally and remove or protect them when no longer needed.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-backup - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-backup - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: backup script with rotation, restore guide, cron integration
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw Backup?
Backup and restore OpenClaw data. Use when user asks to create backups, set up automatic backup schedules, restore from backup, or manage backup rotation. Handles ~/.openclaw directory archiving with proper exclusions. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 30832 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw Backup?
Run "/install openclaw-backup" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw Backup free?
Yes, OpenClaw Backup is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw Backup support?
OpenClaw Backup is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw Backup?
It is built and maintained by alex3alex (@alex3alex); the current version is v1.0.0.
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