backup

Back up NemoClaw sandbox assets to a timestamped local directory.

2|Updated Apr 2, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/stevenrick/nemoclaw-cookbook --skill backup-stevenrick

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: backup
Source: https://github.com/stevenrick/nemoclaw-cookbook/tree/main/.claude/skills/backup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevenrick/nemoclaw-cookbook --skill backup-stevenrick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you pull all sandbox assets (workspace files, state, sessions, and skills) from a remote NemoClaw instance into a timestamped local backup directory, enabling safe snapshots before rebuilds or migrations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Snapshot workspace files, chat history, and skills from the remote sandbox to a local backup.
Create timestamped backups and preserve recent states for recovery or migration.
Transfer, extract, and organize backups locally with minimal downtime and clear provenance.

Quick Start

Run the backup workflow to create a timestamped local copy of the NemoClaw sandbox.

Frequently Asked Questions about backup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I back up a remote sandbox before rebuilding or migrating?▼

To back up a remote sandbox, this skill pulls workspace files, state, sessions, and skills from a remote NemoClaw instance into a timestamped local backups directory using a phase-driven workflow of discovery, remote backup, tarball transfer, and local extraction.

What is included in a NemoClaw sandbox backup?▼

A NemoClaw sandbox backup includes workspace files, chat history, state, sessions, and skills. These assets are pulled from the remote instance and organized into a timestamped local directory to preserve recent states for recovery or migration.

Do I need Bash and Brev installed to run a remote sandbox backup?▼

Yes, running a remote sandbox backup requires a Bash environment with Brev and NemoClaw installed and configured. The workflow relies on the remote script scripts/backup-full.sh to execute the backup on the remote instance before transferring the tarball locally.

Can I snapshot only specific sandbox assets instead of the full workspace?▼

No, this skill performs a full snapshot of all remote sandbox assets including workspace files, state, sessions, and skills. It does not support selective asset backup, but transfers and extracts the complete tarball to a timestamped local directory.

What's the best way to transfer and extract remote sandbox backups locally?▼

The best way to transfer and extract remote sandbox backups is through the skill's phase-driven workflow, which runs a remote backup script, transfers the resulting tarball, and extracts it into an organized local backups directory with clear provenance and minimal downtime.

Why does my NemoClaw sandbox backup fail during the remote discovery phase?▼

A NemoClaw sandbox backup fails during the remote discovery phase if Brev and NemoClaw are not properly installed or configured, or if the Bash environment cannot reach the remote instance to execute the scripts/backup-full.sh script required for the workflow.