maintenance

Manage, back up, recover, and troubleshoot OpenClaw system operations.

50|13|Updated Jan 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills --skill maintenance-chaterm
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Skill: maintenance
Source: https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills/tree/main/openclaw/maintenance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chaterm/terminal-skills --skill maintenance-chaterm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance for the daily operations, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of OpenClaw systems, ensuring smooth and reliable performance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Daily Operations: Manage services, perform health checks, and handle log management for OpenClaw.
  • Backup & Recovery: Securely back up databases, configurations, and full system states, with clear recovery procedures.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve common issues related to service startup, database connectivity, worker registration, and task failures.
  • High Availability: Implement strategies for leader election, node management, and rolling upgrades.
  • Monitoring & Alerting: Configure Prometheus for metrics collection and define alert rules for critical events.

Quick Start

Execute the one-click health check script to assess the current status of your OpenClaw deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions about maintenance

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I back up and recover an OpenClaw database and configuration?

To back up and recover OpenClaw, use the provided operational procedures to securely archive databases and configurations, following the detailed step-by-step recovery workflows to restore full system states and ensure reliable performance.

Why does my OpenClaw service fail to start or have database connection problems?

Resolve OpenClaw service startup failures and database connection problems by following the included troubleshooting procedures, which diagnose worker unresponsiveness and task failures to restore normal service availability.

How do I configure Prometheus monitoring and alerting for OpenClaw?

Configure Prometheus monitoring for OpenClaw by applying the included operational guidance to collect system metrics, define alert rules for critical events, and run automated health checks to maintain high availability.

What's the best way to perform daily maintenance and log rotation for OpenClaw?

Perform daily OpenClaw maintenance using the provided operational procedures for service control, automated health checks, and log rotation, ensuring smooth and reliable system performance without manual overhead.

How do I implement high availability and rolling upgrades in OpenClaw?

Implement OpenClaw high availability by following the provided operational strategies for leader election, node management, and rolling upgrades, ensuring continuous service availability during maintenance windows and node failures.