claw-backupBack up OpenClaw customizations (memory, config, skills, workspace) to cloud storage via rclone, with scheduling + retention. Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (Git Bash/WSL).
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install vidarbrekke/claw-backupVersion: 1.0.15
OpenClaw backup skill — schedules backups of your OpenClaw data (memory, config, skills, workspace) to an rclone destination (e.g. Google Drive). Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (via Git Bash or WSL).
node_modules)rclone (cloud) or local-only upload modecurl ... | node (or any one-liner) without first inspecting the script. Prefer git clone and open setup.js and install-launchagent.sh (or the cron/Task Scheduler scripts) to review what they will do.setup.js and the scheduler installer: confirm only the expected paths are archived and that there is no unexpected network use or commands. If you are uncomfortable reviewing the scripts, do not install.rclone crypt) or encrypt archives yourself before offsite storage.Each archive includes RESTORE_NOTES.txt with the correct restore targets based
on the configured paths. In general:
openclaw_config/skills → ~/.openclaw/skillscursorapps_clawd/skills → ~/Dev/CursorApps/clawd/skills (or your chosen path)rclone is only required when upload mode is rclone.
git clone https://github.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup.git
cd ClawBackup
node setup.js
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup/main/setup.js | nodenode setup.js --defaults for default paths). Then run the printed test command and install the scheduler as shown.rclone config; no extra env vars are required by this repo.rclone crypt) or encrypt archives before offsite storage..sha256) for integrity checks.MIT
Generated Mar 1, 2026
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💬 Integration Tip
Before installing, review the setup scripts to ensure they align with your system paths and security requirements, and test backups locally first to avoid data loss.
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