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/install workspace-zip-backup
Description
OpenClaw workspace 核心 markdown 文件快速压缩备份与还原工具，只备份 .md 文件并保持文件夹结构 | Fast backup & restore tool for OpenClaw workspace core markdown files, preserves directory...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it says: local backup/restore of .md files. Before using: (1) review and run the scripts locally on a small test folder to confirm behavior, (2) avoid placing the output zip inside the source directory (or change the script to write the archive outside the source) to prevent the archive being re-included, (3) consider improving the scripts: fix argument checks so they don't reference $1 when no args are given (or remove set -u), use find -print0 and xargs -0 to safely handle filenames with spaces/newlines, and optionally exclude the output zip name from the find results, (4) don't run as root and save backups to an external location if they contain sensitive notes, and (5) there are no network calls or credential requests in this skill. If you want these fixes but cannot edit scripts yourself, ask the author for an updated version that addresses the points above.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: workspace-zip-backup
Version: 0.1.0
The workspace-zip-backup skill provides standard bash scripts (backup-workspace.sh and restore-workspace.sh) for managing markdown files. The scripts use common utilities like find, zip, and unzip to perform their stated tasks without any evidence of data exfiltration, obfuscation, or unauthorized network activity. While the restore script uses 'unzip -o' (which overwrites files) and the backup script could potentially include absolute paths if configured by the user, these are functional characteristics of the tools rather than malicious intent, and the skill includes documentation and confirmation prompts to mitigate accidental data loss.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the provided instructions: the SKILL.md contains shell scripts to find and zip .md files from a workspace and to restore them. There are no unrelated binaries, env vars, or config paths requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to local filesystem operations (find/zip/unzip) and to copying the provided script blocks into executable files. They do not reference network endpoints or request secrets. Small issues: the scripts use set -euo pipefail but their argument/help checks reference $1 even when no args are provided (this can cause immediate failure due to 'set -u'); find|xargs is used without -print0/-0 handling so files with whitespace/newlines may break; if the output zip is placed inside the source directory it could be picked up by find and included in the archive (self-inclusion/recursion risk). These are correctness/usability problems, not indicators of malicious intent.
Install Mechanism
This is instruction-only (no install spec, no downloads). The README/SKILL.md tell the user to copy code blocks into scripts and place them in ~/.local/bin; no external code is fetched and nothing is written by the platform itself.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, no credentials, and no config paths. The scripts operate on local files only and default to a workspace path under the user home directory, which is consistent with the described purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent or elevated privileges. The provided instructions advise installing scripts into the user's ~/.local/bin; nothing in the skill attempts to modify other skills or system-wide agent settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install workspace-zip-backup - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/workspace-zip-backup - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release of workspace-zip-backup: a fast backup & restore tool for OpenClaw workspace markdown files.
- Backs up only `.md` files, preserving the entire directory structure
- Ignores binaries, node_modules, and build files for a slimmer backup
- Provides simple bash scripts for both backup and restore with helpful usage instructions
- Restore script includes a safety confirmation before extraction
- Ideal for migrations, sharing, or regular workspace backups
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workspace Zip Backup?
OpenClaw workspace 核心 markdown 文件快速压缩备份与还原工具，只备份 .md 文件并保持文件夹结构 | Fast backup & restore tool for OpenClaw workspace core markdown files, preserves directory... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 162 downloads so far.
How do I install Workspace Zip Backup?
Run "/install workspace-zip-backup" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Workspace Zip Backup free?
Yes, Workspace Zip Backup is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Workspace Zip Backup support?
Workspace Zip Backup is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Workspace Zip Backup?
It is built and maintained by Rory (@roryyu); the current version is v0.1.0.
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