An AI-powered utility that generates comprehensive, production-ready database backup scripts for any cloud or local destination.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install backup-gen
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install backup-gen using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Backup Script Generator?
The Backup Script Generator is a specialized tool designed to simplify the complex task of database maintenance. Instead of manually writing shell scripts or configuring cron jobs, users can leverage AI to generate robust backup routines that include error handling, compression, and cloud integration. This utility ensures that your Openclaw Skills workflow remains resilient by automating the protection of critical data across various platforms like AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.
By focusing on zero-configuration and developer efficiency, this tool handles the heavy lifting of dump utilities and cloud CLI integration. It provides a reliable starting point for any database backup strategy, making it an essential addition for developers using Openclaw Skills to manage their infrastructure and ensure high availability.
Backup Script Generator Use Cases
- Setting up automated daily backups for a new PostgreSQL or MySQL production instance.
- Migrating from manual database exports to automated cloud-based retention policies using Openclaw Skills.
- Creating quick backup solutions for side projects that require minimal configuration.
- Generating scripts that include specific rotation logic to save on cloud storage costs and maintain compliance.
How Backup Script Generator Works
- The user provides a natural language description of the database type, frequency, and destination.
- The system analyzes the input within the Openclaw Skills framework to identify the necessary dump tools like pg_dump, mysqldump, or mongodump.
- A complete shell script is generated, incorporating professional error handling and compression logic.
- The tool includes the appropriate cloud CLI commands for uploading to the specified destination like S3 or GCS.
- A cleanup routine is added to the script to manage local temporary files and enforce retention policies.
Backup Script Generator Setup
To use this tool as part of your Openclaw Skills toolkit, ensure you have Node.js 18 or higher installed. No permanent installation is required as it can be run directly via npx.
First, set your environment variable:
export OPENAI_API_KEY='your_api_key_here'
Run the generator with your specific requirements:
npx ai-backup-script "PostgreSQL daily to S3 with 30 day retention"
Backup Script Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill generates executable shell scripts that follow a standardized structure for clarity and maintainability. This structure is common among Openclaw Skills to ensure interoperability.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Dump Command | Standard utility commands with optimized flags for the specific database engine. |
| Environment Vars | Placeholders for database credentials and cloud provider access keys. |
| Rotation Logic | Scripted logic to prune old backups based on user-defined retention periods. |
| Storage Path | Dynamic paths for S3 buckets, Google Cloud Storage paths, or local directories. |
Backup Script Generator Advanced Features
- Support for multi-cloud destinations including S3, Azure Blob, and GCS within Openclaw Skills.
- Automated backup rotation and retention policy generation to manage storage overhead.
- Built-in compression logic using standard tools like gzip to reduce transfer times.
- Integration-ready scripts that can be easily plugged into existing cron jobs or CI/CD pipelines.
- Comprehensive error handling to notify users of failed backup attempts.
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