A high-performance file transfer and synchronization tool for moving data between OpenClaw agents via rsync over SSH.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install claw2claw-filetransfer-v2
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install claw2claw-filetransfer-v2 using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is claw2claw-filetransfer?
Claw2Claw File Transfer provides a robust, cross-platform solution for managing data flow between distributed environments. By leveraging the power of rsync over SSH, this skill ensures that Openclaw Skills users can perform delta transfers, meaning only changed bytes are sent, significantly reducing bandwidth and time. Whether you are working on Linux, macOS, or Windows, this skill simplifies the complexity of remote file management.
This utility is designed to be uncomplicated, avoiding the pitfalls of manual configuration while maintaining high security through SSH key-based authentication. Integrating this into your workflow allows for seamless backups, project syncing, and log retrieval without the usual friction associated with remote file handling. It is a foundational component for developers using Openclaw Skills to maintain consistency across multiple agent nodes.
claw2claw-filetransfer Use Cases
- Transferring files between two active agents on different machines.
- Synchronizing project directories bidirectionally to keep development environments aligned.
- Automating remote backups to a central agent for data redundancy.
- Pulling system logs or scraped data from remote agents for local analysis.
- Deploying static sites or sharing large datasets across a distributed network.
How claw2claw-filetransfer Works
- Initialize the connection by running the setup command with the remote host and user details to establish a link between Openclaw Skills agents.
- The skill automatically configures SSH key-based authentication to ensure secure, passwordless access for future transfers.
- Use the send or get commands to initiate rsync-powered transfers that utilize Gzip compression by default.
- Execute sync commands to maintain directory parity between local and remote agents using efficient delta-transfer algorithms.
- Monitor transfer progress and connection health through the integrated CLI status feedback.
claw2claw-filetransfer Setup
Prerequisites
Ensure rsync and SSH are installed on your system. This skill is a core part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for file management.
Installation by Platform
- Linux:
sudo apt install rsync openssh-client - macOS:
brew install rsync - Windows: Install Git Bash (recommended), WSL, or cwrsync.
Initial Configuration
# 1. Set up remote agent (one-time)
claw2claw setup 192.168.1.100 --user root
# 2. Verify the connection
claw2claw status
claw2claw-filetransfer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages configuration and identity through standard system paths to ensure compatibility with other Openclaw Skills.
| Component | Path / Variable | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Config File | ~/.claw2claw.conf |
Stores host, user, and port (Mode 600) |
| Identity | ~/.ssh/ |
Standard SSH key storage (Mode 700) |
| Host Var | REMOTE_HOST |
The IP or hostname of the remote agent |
| Port Var | REMOTE_PORT |
The target SSH port (Default: 22) |
| BW Limit | RSYNC_BWLIMIT |
Bandwidth cap in KB/s |
claw2claw-filetransfer Advanced Features
- Delta Transfer Efficiency: Only sends the changed portions of files to save time and bandwidth.
- Intelligent Compression: Automatically applies Gzip compression for text-based transfers while allowing it to be disabled for pre-compressed binaries.
- Auto-Resume Capability: Built-in rsync logic allows interrupted transfers to pick up exactly where they left off.
- Dry-Run Support: Test your synchronization logic with the
-nflag to prevent accidental data overwrites. - Multi-Agent Orchestration: Specifically designed to work in tandem with other Openclaw Skills like blogwatcher or playwright-scraper-skill for automated data pipelines.
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