Backup
Implement reliable backup strategies avoiding data loss, failed restores, and security gaps.
Why use this skill?
Learn to implement reliable backup strategies with OpenClaw. Protect against ransomware, data corruption, and hardware failure using the 3-2-1 rule framework.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/backupsWhat This Skill Does
The Backup skill for OpenClaw provides a robust framework for implementing reliable data protection strategies. Rather than simply executing copy commands, it forces adherence to industry-standard reliability protocols, specifically the 3-2-1 rule. This skill acts as an intelligent assistant that manages the lifecycle of your backups, from ensuring data integrity and scheduling automated restore tests to managing retention policies and selecting appropriate immutable storage targets. It protects your infrastructure from common pitfalls such as ransomware encryption, file corruption, database locking issues, and silent bit rot.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your environment, run the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/backups
Ensure your local environment has the necessary permissions to interface with your filesystem and cloud storage providers before executing the install.
Use Cases
- Ransomware Mitigation: Automatically configuring immutable S3 object locks to ensure backups cannot be altered or deleted by malicious actors.
- Database Integrity: Orchestrating complex database backups using native tools (pg_dump, mysqldump) to ensure transactional consistency and preventing table-locking issues.
- Automated Verification: Scheduling periodic automated restores to a sandbox environment to validate that your backups are not just stored, but fully functional and readable.
- Retention Management: Implementing a Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) retention policy to balance storage costs with long-term recovery needs.
Example Prompts
- "Analyze my current server backup strategy and highlight any violations of the 3-2-1 rule."
- "Set up a recurring monthly restore test for my production PostgreSQL database and report the success status."
- "Recommend an immutable storage configuration for my archival data that protects against ransomware."
Tips & Limitations
- Always Test Restores: As the guiding principle states: untested backups are not backups. Never assume a backup is valid until a full restore to different hardware has succeeded.
- Watch the Chain: Be aware that incremental backups create dependencies. Long chains increase the risk of a single corrupted block ruining the entire restore process; schedule periodic full backups to truncate these chains.
- Cloud Awareness: Do not mistake file-syncing services (like Dropbox or Google Drive) for backups; they replicate deletions and corruption in real-time. Always use tools designed for point-in-time recovery.
- Encryption: Always encrypt your data before uploading to cloud providers to maintain privacy in the event of a provider-side data breach.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-ivangdavila-backups": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-read, file-write, external-api
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