openclaw-backup-safeBackup and restore OpenClaw data. Use when user asks to create backups, set up automatic backup schedules, restore from backup, or manage backup rotation. Ha...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install alessandropcostabr/openclaw-backup-safeBackup and restore OpenClaw configuration, credentials, and workspace.
Run the backup script:
./scripts/backup.sh [backup_dir]
Default backup location: ~/openclaw-backups/
Output: openclaw-YYYY-MM-DD_HHMM.tar.gz
openclaw.json - main configcredentials/ - API keys, tokensagents/ - agent configs, auth profilesworkspace/ - memory, SOUL.md, user filestelegram/ - session datacron/ - scheduled taskscompletions/ - cache, regenerated automatically*.log - logsUse OpenClaw cron for daily backups with notification:
{
"name": "daily-backup",
"schedule": {"kind": "cron", "expr": "0 3 * * *", "tz": "UTC"},
"payload": {
"kind": "agentTurn",
"message": "Run ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-backup/scripts/backup.sh and report result to user."
},
"sessionTarget": "isolated",
"delivery": {"mode": "announce"}
}
See references/restore.md for step-by-step restore instructions.
Quick restore:
openclaw gateway stop
mv ~/.openclaw ~/.openclaw-old
tar -xzf ~/openclaw-backups/openclaw-YYYY-MM-DD_HHMM.tar.gz -C ~
openclaw gateway start
Script keeps last 7 backups automatically.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
AI development teams using OpenClaw can schedule daily backups to safeguard configurations and credentials, ensuring rapid recovery from accidental deletions or system failures. This prevents loss of critical API keys and agent setups, maintaining project continuity and security compliance.
Remote workers managing OpenClaw instances can use this skill to create regular backups, enabling quick restoration in case of device loss or corruption. It supports business continuity by minimizing downtime and data loss risks in distributed teams.
Organizations in regulated industries can implement automated backup schedules to archive OpenClaw data, facilitating audits and meeting data retention policies. The rotation feature helps manage storage efficiently while keeping historical records accessible.
Developers can use backups to snapshot OpenClaw states before testing new configurations or updates, allowing safe rollbacks if issues arise. This reduces risks in development cycles and supports iterative improvements without data loss.
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