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OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle
by
stefanferreira
· GitHub ↗
· v2.2.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-backup-mother-skill
Description
Performs a complete OpenClaw backup, fresh installation, and restore cycle with verification and troubleshooting for reliable disaster recovery.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (backup → remove → reinstall → restore), but take precautions before running it: 1) Do not blindly run 'curl | bash' — inspect the installer at https://install.openclaw.ai and prefer a signed GitHub release or vendor-provided checksum. 2) Make and copy backups to a separate machine or external storage so you can recover if the restore fails. 3) Test the full cycle in a VM or staging system first, especially because the instructions use 'sudo apt' (Debian/Ubuntu specific). 4) Review the remote install script for unexpected behavior if you must run it; if you cannot verify the installer provenance, avoid executing it. Additional information that would raise confidence: a vendor homepage, signed release assets for the installer URL, or a reputable repository/maintainer identity tracing back to OpenClaw.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-backup-mother-skill
Version: 2.2.0
The skill bundle provides a workflow for backing up and reinstalling OpenClaw, which includes high-risk operations such as executing a remote script via 'curl | bash' (https://install.openclaw.ai) and using 'sudo' to remove system packages in SKILL.md. While these actions are consistent with the stated goal of a 'fresh installation,' they represent significant security risks (RCE and supply chain vulnerability) without built-in integrity checks. No clear evidence of intentional malice or data exfiltration was found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the content: SKILL.md and quick-reference provide step-by-step backup, remove, install, restore, and verification commands that operate on ~/.openclaw and OpenClaw binaries. The included verification script checks local backup files and the OpenClaw install, which is coherent with the stated purpose. Note: the workflow uses apt (sudo apt remove) which is OS-specific even though the skill has no OS restriction.
Instruction Scope
Instructions operate only on OpenClaw-related paths (~/.openclaw) and run verification steps against local archives and the openclaw binary. However, the workflow explicitly instructs stopping services, removing the package with sudo, and running a remote install script (curl -sSL https://install.openclaw.ai | bash). Those actions require elevated privileges and execute remote code, so they expand the risk surface beyond simple file copy/restore.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec, but the instructions tell the user to pipe a downloaded script into bash from install.openclaw.ai. Download-and-execute of a remote script is high-risk unless the installer source is trusted and verifiable (signed releases, known homepage). The skill itself does not provide a homepage or provenance to validate that URL.
Credentials
No environment variables or external credentials are requested. The only implicit requirement is elevated (sudo) privileges to stop services and remove/install packages; that is proportionate for a fresh-install workflow but should be noted by users.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is instruction-only (plus a verification script) and does not request permanent presence (always is false). It does not modify other skills or agent-wide settings. It does instruct operations that change system state (uninstall/install), which is expected for its purpose.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-backup-mother-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-backup-mother-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.2.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle?
Performs a complete OpenClaw backup, fresh installation, and restore cycle with verification and troubleshooting for reliable disaster recovery. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 86 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle?
Run "/install openclaw-backup-mother-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle free?
Yes, OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle support?
OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw Complete Backup & Restore Cycle?
It is built and maintained by stefanferreira (@stefanferreira); the current version is v2.2.0.
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