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gitclaw-backup

Automate GitHub backups of the OpenClaw workspace with versioned restorable copies.

55|5|Updated Feb 10, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#github#workspace#backup#scheduling#openclaw
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/blessonism/openclaw-skills --skill gitclaw-backup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gitclaw-backup
Source: https://github.com/blessonism/openclaw-skills/tree/main/gitclaw-backup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/blessonism/openclaw-skills --skill gitclaw-backup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates GitHub backups of the OpenClaw workspace to ensure versioned, restorable copies and protect against data loss.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated daily or on-demand backups of the OpenClaw workspace to a GitHub repository.
  • Lock-based synchronization that respects .gitignore and skips when there are no changes.
  • Logging and status checks to monitor backup health and history.

Quick Start

Run the backup script to synchronize your OpenClaw workspace to GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions about gitclaw-backup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GitHub backups for my workspace?▼

Automated GitHub backups synchronize your workspace to a repository using a local backup script and a cron schedule, ensuring versioned, restorable copies without manual intervention.

Can I run on-demand workspace backups in addition to scheduled syncs?▼

On-demand workspace backups can be triggered manually alongside daily cron schedules, using a lock mechanism to prevent concurrent runs and logging each backup activity for audit trails.

Does the backup process respect .gitignore when pushing to GitHub?▼

The backup process respects .gitignore configurations and skips pushing when there are no detected changes, ensuring only relevant workspace updates sync to the GitHub origin main branch.

What do I need to set up before automating workspace backups to GitHub?▼

Setting up workspace backups requires a GitHub repository, a local backup script, and either a cron schedule or manual execution to push versioned copies and monitor status checks.

How do I monitor backup health and audit trails for my GitHub syncs?▼

Backup health and audit trails are monitored through built-in logging and status checks, which record each sync activity and provide history to verify successful workspace pushes to GitHub.

Why does my scheduled workspace backup skip pushing to GitHub?▼

Scheduled workspace backups skip pushing to GitHub when the lock-based synchronization detects no changes in the workspace, avoiding unnecessary commits and keeping the backup history clean.

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