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Install in OpenClaw
/install simple-backup
Description
Backup agent brain (workspace) and body (state) to local folder and optionally sync to cloud via rclone.
Usage Guidance
Install only if you want a tool that backs up broad OpenClaw workspace, state, and skills data. Use a dedicated backup folder and rclone destination, keep the backup password out of shared config where possible, protect the encrypted archives, and review the retention settings because older backup archives are deleted automatically.
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 the declared workspace, OpenClaw state, and skills directories, encrypts the archive with GPG, and optionally syncs to a user-configured rclone remote. This is purpose-aligned, but the backed-up state may include sensitive configuration, prompts, and credentials.
Instruction Scope
Execution is user-invoked through the simple-backup command. Once run, it stages files, encrypts, prunes old local backups, and optionally syncs remotely without additional confirmation prompts.
Install Mechanism
The skill declares a local shell command and documents required system tools. package.json also lists wildcard dependencies for rclone and gpg, which creates some installation ambiguity if a package manager tries to resolve them rather than using system binaries.
Credentials
Broad access to the workspace, ~/.openclaw state, skills directory, backup password, and optional rclone remote is proportionate for a backup tool, but users should treat the resulting archives and remote destination as highly sensitive.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill creates persistent encrypted backup archives, deletes older backup archives according to retention settings, and can mirror backups to a configured remote. No hidden background service, unauthorized persistence, or unrelated privilege use is shown.
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 6282 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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