QClaw Config Guardianv1.0.0

An ops engineer notices a new QClaw version is available and triggers the config guardian skill before upgrading. The agent pulls the current cron list via the cron tool, runs backup_config.py, and stores a timestamped snapshot with version metadata. After the upgrade, any regressions in channels or cron jobs can be compared against latest.json and restored item by item.

A scheduled wechat/qqbot announcement job starts failing with 'Channel is required when multiple channels are configured.' The agent inspects delivery.channel against channel-defaults.json, proposes the correct channel and target format, and applies the fix. The guardian then re-verifies cron jobs against the latest backup to ensure no other delivery fields were corrupted.

A team runs QClaw on macOS, Windows, and Linux hosts and wants to ensure channel-defaults.json and plugins.entries are consistent. The check_config.py --report output is cross-referenced with each host's backup.json, highlighting drift. Admins then restore from a canonical backup or confirm intentional differences.

Before enabling or disabling plugin entries, an admin runs a 'check configuration' to capture the current plugins.entries state. The guardian flags plugin changes as requiring confirmation rather than silent auto-restore. If a plugin toggle breaks a workflow, the previous state is available from the last backup for quick comparison and decision-making.

A team embeds the skill into HEARTBEAT.md so the agent periodically checks QClaw version and config hashes. When a version bump or unexpected config mutation is detected, the guardian automatically backs up and pushes a notification to the team's wechat channel. This turns configuration integrity into a continuous, low-touch safety net.

Offer a paid managed service where backups, version monitoring, and post-upgrade restoration are handled as an add-on to existing QClaw hosting. Customers get automatic snapshots, drift reports, and recovery during version transitions without running scripts themselves.

Package the guardian as a free skill that upsells a premium tier containing auto-fix for delivery.channel, webhook/wechat notifications, and cross-version migration scripts. The free tier drives adoption while premium features target teams with stricter reliability needs.

Sell a compliance-focused service that retains historical backups, provides audit trails of config changes, and generates reports for regulated environments. Includes integration with change-management tools and role-based approval for plugin/channel modifications.