claw-backup

Name: claw-backup
Availability: InStock
Author: okbest2024

Automate scheduled OpenClaw data backups to cloud or local storage.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #backup #retention #rclone #openclaw #scheduler #memory-config

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npx skills add https://github.com/okbest2024/openclaw-backup --skill claw-backup-okbest2024

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Skill: claw-backup
Source: https://github.com/okbest2024/openclaw-backup/tree/main/workspace/skills/claw-backup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/okbest2024/openclaw-backup --skill claw-backup-okbest2024

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tar, mktemp, date, rclone.

What problem does it solve?

OpenClaw configurations, memory, and skills are critical yet require regular backups; manual processes are error-prone and risky.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated backups: schedule and execute backups of memory, openclaw config, skills, and workspace to cloud or local destinations.
Retention and restore notes: prune old backups and include RESTORE_NOTES in archives to guide restores.
Flexible deployment: supports local-only backups or cloud uploads via rclone, with platform-specific schedulers (LaunchAgent on macOS, cron on Linux).

Quick Start

Run the interactive setup or default configuration to generate the backup script, then run the script to perform a test backup.

Frequently Asked Questions about claw-backup

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

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How do I automate OpenClaw backups to cloud storage?▼

To automate OpenClaw backups to cloud storage, this tool generates a backup script and an optional scheduler (LaunchAgent or cron) that archives memory, config, skills, and workspace, then uploads them via rclone with retention pruning.

Can I schedule OpenClaw data backups on macOS, Linux, and Windows?▼

Yes, you can schedule OpenClaw data backups across macOS, Linux, and Windows. The tool generates platform-specific schedulers like LaunchAgent for macOS and cron for Linux to automate the execution.

Do I need rclone to perform local-only OpenClaw backups?▼

No, you do not need rclone for local-only OpenClaw backups. Rclone is only required when configuring the backup script to upload archives to a remote cloud storage destination.

What is included in an OpenClaw backup archive?▼

An OpenClaw backup archive includes your memory, configuration, skills, and workspace data. It also generates a manifest, a checksum for verification, and RESTORE_NOTES to guide the restoration process.

How does backup retention pruning work for OpenClaw archives?▼

Backup retention pruning automatically removes old OpenClaw archives based on your configured schedule. This prevents storage bloat by deleting outdated backups while retaining recent memory and workspace snapshots.

What's the best way to restore OpenClaw data from a scheduled backup?▼

The best way to restore OpenClaw data is by following the RESTORE_NOTES file included inside the backup archive. This file provides specific guidance for restoring your memory, config, skills, and workspace.