obsidian-conversation-backupAutomatic conversation backup system for Obsidian with incremental snapshots, hourly breakdowns, and formatted chat-style markdown. Use when setting up conversation archival, preventing data loss from /new resets, or organizing chat history in Obsidian vault with proper formatting (colored callouts, timestamps, multi-paragraph support).
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install Laserducktales/obsidian-conversation-backupAutomatically backs up Clawdbot conversations to Obsidian with beautiful chat-style formatting. Prevents data loss from /new resets with hourly incremental snapshots.
# Extract the skill (if downloaded as .skill file)
unzip obsidian-conversation-backup.skill
cd obsidian-conversation-backup
# Run installer (interactive)
chmod +x install.sh
./install.shThe installer will ask for:
Or manual setup:
config.example to configconfig with your pathschmod +x scripts/*.shAdd to crontab for hourly backups:
crontab -e
# Add this line (runs every hour at :00)
0 * * * * /path/to/obsidian-conversation-backup/scripts/monitor_and_save.shEdit scripts/format_message_v2.jq to change:
[!quote] for user, [!check] for assistant)Once configured in cron, the system runs automatically:
Every hour:
YYYY-MM-DD-HHmm-incremental.mdExample output:
2026-01-20-1500-incremental.md (messages from last save to now)
2026-01-20-1600-incremental.md (new messages since 15:00)
2026-01-20-1700-incremental.md (new messages since 16:00)Protection: Max conversation loss = 1 hour
Save complete conversation anytime:
scripts/save_full_snapshot.sh [topic-name]Examples:
scripts/save_full_snapshot.sh important-decisions
scripts/save_full_snapshot.sh bug-fix-discussion
scripts/save_full_snapshot.sh # uses "full-conversation" as defaultCreate organized breakdown by clock hour:
scripts/create_hourly_snapshots.sh YYYY-MM-DDExample:
scripts/create_hourly_snapshots.sh 2026-01-20Output:
2026-01-20-1500-hourly.md (15:00-15:59 messages)
2026-01-20-1600-hourly.md (16:00-16:59 messages)
2026-01-20-1700-hourly.md (17:00-17:59 messages)Use case: End-of-day organization for easy reference
Messages appear as colored Obsidian callouts:
User messages (blue [!quote] callout):
> [!quote] 🐉 User · 15:30
> This is my messageAssistant messages (green [!check] callout):
> [!check] 🦞 Zoidbot · 15:31
> This is the responseFeatures:
> )The monitor_and_save.sh script also tracks token usage:
Warnings via Telegram:
Implementation:
# Sends warning only when crossing threshold (one-time)
# No repeated warnings
# Resets when back under 800kscripts/
├── monitor_and_save.sh # Hourly incremental backup + token monitoring
├── save_full_snapshot.sh # On-demand full conversation save
├── create_hourly_snapshots.sh # Organize by clock hour
└── format_message_v2.jq # Chat formatting logicThe system uses hidden files to track state:
/root/clawd/.last_save_line_count # For token monitoring
/root/clawd/.last_snapshot_timestamp # For incremental saves
/root/clawd/.token_warning_sent # For warning deduplicationNote: Do not delete these files or incremental backups may duplicate content
Default: /root/.clawdbot/agents/main/sessions/*.jsonl
If your session files are elsewhere, update the SESSION_FILE path in each script.
crontab -lchmod +x scripts/*.shformat_message_v2.jq has the gsub("\n\n"; "
") line> prefixjq --version
rm /root/clawd/.last_snapshot_timestampformat_message_v2.jq to filter empty messagesif ($text_content | length) > 0 conditionapt-get install jq)Edit crontab:
# Every 2 hours
0 */2 * * * /path/to/monitor_and_save.sh
# Every 30 minutes
*/30 * * * * /path/to/monitor_and_save.sh
# Specific times only (9am, 12pm, 6pm, 9pm)
0 9,12,18,21 * * * /path/to/monitor_and_save.shEdit monitor_and_save.sh:
# Change from 10 to 5 messages minimum
if [[ $new_lines -lt 5 ]]; thenObsidian callout types:
[!quote] - Blue[!check] - Green[!note] - Cyan[!tip] - Purple[!warning] - Orange[!danger] - RedEdit monitor_and_save.sh to change warning text or add custom notifications.
.last_snapshot_timestamp in vault backupsDaily routine:
scripts/create_hourly_snapshots.sh 2026-01-20Before /new reset:
scripts/save_full_snapshot.sh before-reset/new safely - conversation is backed upThis skill works with:
Created by the Clawdbot community for reliable conversation backup and beautiful Obsidian formatting.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
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Offer this skill as part of a subscription service for AI conversation management, providing regular updates, cloud storage integration, and premium support. Revenue is generated through monthly or annual fees from businesses needing reliable archival solutions.
Provide a free version with basic backup features and charge for advanced options like enhanced formatting, multi-vault support, or automated analytics. This attracts individual users while monetizing enterprises with higher needs.
Sell consulting services to help organizations integrate and customize this skill for their specific workflows, such as tailored formatting or integration with other tools. Revenue comes from project-based fees and ongoing maintenance contracts.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure jq and cron are installed on the system, and test the scripts manually before setting up automatic backups to avoid configuration errors.
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