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disable-openclaw

Temporarily stops the openclaw gateway by removing launchctl entries and commenting cron jobs.

Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#system administration#shutdown#openclaw#gateway management#BIGMAC agent mesh
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ammonfife/sakima.co --skill disable-openclaw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: disable-openclaw
Source: https://github.com/ammonfife/sakima.co/tree/main/.claude/skills/disable-openclaw
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ammonfife/sakima.co --skill disable-openclaw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pkill, launchctl, crontab, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a solution to temporarily stop the openclaw gateway process and its related services, ensuring a graceful shutdown and preventing unnecessary system resource usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Graceful Shutdown: Stops the gateway process, unloads launchctl entries, and comments out the cron line for auto-restart.
  • Idempotent Operation: Safe to run multiple times without duplicating backup or comments.
  • Backup State: Captures current system state before any changes to allow restoration.
  • Use Case: Useful for pausing the BIGMAC agent mesh, debugging, or stopping Gemini billing from openclaw.

Quick Start

Run the disable-openclaw skill to temporarily stop the openclaw gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions about disable-openclaw

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I temporarily stop the openclaw gateway and prevent automatic restarts?▼

To temporarily stop the openclaw gateway, you can terminate the process using pkill, unload related launchctl entries, and comment out cron jobs for auto-restart. This ensures a graceful shutdown without permanent configuration loss.

What is the safest way to pause BIGMAC agent mesh services for debugging?▼

The safest way to pause BIGMAC agent mesh services involves capturing the current system state as a backup before terminating the gateway. This preserves your configuration for easy restoration after debugging is complete.

Do I need launchctl and crontab access to disable openclaw?▼

Yes, you need launchctl and crontab access to disable openclaw properly. The process requires pkill to terminate the gateway, launchctl to unload service entries, and crontab to comment out scheduled auto-restart tasks.

Can I run the openclaw shutdown command multiple times safely?▼

Yes, you can run the openclaw shutdown command multiple times safely. The operation is idempotent, meaning it will not duplicate backup files or create redundant comment lines in your crontab on repeated executions.

Why does the openclaw gateway process keep restarting after I kill it?▼

The openclaw gateway process keeps restarting because launchctl entries and cron jobs automatically trigger it. You must unload the launchctl entries and comment out the cron auto-restart lines to stop the persistent background service.

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