claw-backup
Back up OpenClaw customizations (memory, config, skills, workspace) to cloud storage via rclone, with scheduling + retention. Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (Git Bash/WSL).
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/vidarbrekke/claw-backupClaw Backup
Version: 1.0.15
OpenClaw backup skill — schedules backups of your OpenClaw data (memory, config, skills, workspace) to an rclone destination (e.g. Google Drive). Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (via Git Bash or WSL).
What it does
- Backs up clawd memory, ~/.openclaw (config, skills, modules, workspace, cron), clawd/scripts, and Dev/CursorApps/clawd (excluding
node_modules) - Runs on a schedule (macOS LaunchAgent, Linux cron, or Windows Task Scheduler)
- Applies local and remote retention so old backups are pruned
- Supports
rclone(cloud) orlocal-onlyupload mode
Before you install
- Do not run
curl ... | node(or any one-liner) without first inspecting the script. Prefer git clone and opensetup.jsandinstall-launchagent.sh(or the cron/Task Scheduler scripts) to review what they will do. - Verify the code in
setup.jsand the scheduler installer: confirm only the expected paths are archived and that there is no unexpected network use or commands. If you are uncomfortable reviewing the scripts, do not install. - Confirm repository identity: official source is github.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup. The version in this SKILL.md (frontmatter and "Version" line) is the source of truth; the registry may show a different revision number.
- Use encryption for sensitive backups: an encrypted rclone remote (e.g.
rclone crypt) or encrypt archives yourself before offsite storage. - After installation: inspect your LaunchAgent plist, crontab, or Task Scheduler entries, and run a test backup to a local destination first before using a cloud remote.
Restore notes
Each archive includes RESTORE_NOTES.txt with the correct restore targets based
on the configured paths. In general:
openclaw_config/skills→~/.openclaw/skillscursorapps_clawd/skills→~/Dev/CursorApps/clawd/skills(or your chosen path)
Quick start
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Prerequisites: Node.js, rclone configured for Google Drive, and Bash (or Git Bash on Windows).
rcloneis only required when upload mode isrclone.
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Recommended install (review first):
git clone https://github.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup.git cd ClawBackup node setup.js -
Quick install (not recommended): Only use if you have already inspected the script. Do not run without review:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup/main/setup.js | node -
Follow the prompts (or use
node setup.js --defaultsfor default paths). Then run the printed test command and install the scheduler as shown.
Security notes
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-vidarbrekke-claw-backup": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}