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/install simple-backup
Description
Backup agent brain (workspace) and body (state) to local folder and optionally sync to cloud via rclone.
Usage Guidance
Install this only if you want broad backups of your OpenClaw workspace, state, and skills. Use a strong dedicated backup password, prefer a permissions-restricted key file over putting the password in shared config, review what is inside your state and skills directories, and only set remoteDest/REMOTE_DEST for a cloud location you trust. Be aware that retention pruning deletes older backup archives and rclone sync can mirror deletions to the configured remote.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: simple-backup
Version: 2.2.0
The skill bundle is benign. The `simple-backup.sh` script accurately reflects its stated purpose of backing up OpenClaw agent data (workspace, state, skills). It accesses necessary configuration files (`~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`) and sensitive data (agent directories, and potentially a backup password from `~/.openclaw/credentials/backup.key`) but uses this data for legitimate encryption via GPG and local storage, or syncing to a user-configured `rclone` remote. There is no evidence of unauthorized data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts in `SKILL.md`. All file and network operations are directly aligned with the backup functionality.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The script backs up workspace, OpenClaw state, and skills directories, encrypts the result with GPG, stores it locally, prunes old backup archives, and optionally syncs encrypted archives to a configured rclone remote; these capabilities match the backup purpose but involve sensitive data.
Instruction Scope
Execution is user-invoked through the simple-backup command, and remote sync only occurs when remoteDest or REMOTE_DEST is configured. The documentation discloses the major behaviors, though it could more prominently warn that state and skills backups may include secrets.
Install Mechanism
The package exposes one shell command and documents required binaries. package.json lists wildcard dependencies for rclone and gpg, which is a supply-chain hygiene concern, but the artifacts also declare these as system binaries and do not show hidden installation behavior.
Credentials
Access to ~/.openclaw, the workspace, the skills directory, a backup password source, and an optional rclone remote is broad but proportionate for a full backup tool. Users should treat both local archives and remote destinations as sensitive.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill creates persistent encrypted backup files, deletes older matching backup archives under the configured backup root according to retention settings, and can mirror those archives to an rclone destination. No hidden daemon, startup persistence, privilege escalation, or unrelated mutation is present.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install simple-backup - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/simple-backup - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.2.0
Added manual override support for custom setups. Priority: config → env → auto-detect. All paths now overridable via skill config.
v2.1.0
Auto-detects workspace from agents.defaults.workspace and state from ~/.openclaw. Only skillsDir needs manual config. Tested and working.
v2.0.0
BREAKING: Now uses skill config block for paths instead of hardcoded values. Configure workspaceDir, stateDir, skillsDir in openclaw.json. Fully portable across installations.
v1.0.5
Updated to use openclaw directories instead of clawdbot
v1.0.4
Update metadata and paths: clawdbot → openclaw
v1.0.3
Renamed script to .sh extension to ensure inclusion.
v1.0.2
Fixed missing binary script in package.
v1.0.1
Restricted rclone cloud sync to only upload .gpg files (--include *.gpg).
v1.0.0
- Initial release of simple-backup, a robust backup script for workspace and state.
- Stages, compresses, and AES256-encrypts backups with GPG.
- Supports automatic backup pruning and retention policies (daily/hourly).
- Optionally syncs backups to cloud storage using rclone.
- Flexible configuration via environment variables and optional password/keyfile support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simple Backup?
Backup agent brain (workspace) and body (state) to local folder and optionally sync to cloud via rclone. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 6710 downloads so far.
How do I install Simple Backup?
Run "/install simple-backup" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Simple Backup free?
Yes, Simple Backup is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Simple Backup support?
Simple Backup is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Simple Backup?
It is built and maintained by VACInc (@vacinc); the current version is v2.2.0.
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