A streamlined utility for creating timestamped backups of critical OpenClaw configuration files, agents, and credentials.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install finn-openclaw-backup
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 finn-openclaw-backup 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 OpenClaw Backup Skill?
The OpenClaw Backup Skill is a dedicated utility designed to ensure the persistence and security of your local automation environment. It automates the process of capturing a snapshot of your entire setup, including agent definitions and sensitive credentials, which is essential for anyone building production-grade workflows with Openclaw Skills.
By exporting critical data to a timestamped folder on your desktop, this skill provides a simple yet effective disaster recovery mechanism. Whether you are migrating to a new machine or testing experimental configurations, this tool ensures your Openclaw Skills setup remains protected and easily restorable.
OpenClaw Backup Skill Use Cases
- Creating a safe restoration point before modifying global system settings.
- Backing up sensitive API keys and credentials stored within Openclaw Skills.
- Migrating agent configurations and cron schedules to a different workstation.
- Archiving specific versions of agent logic during the development lifecycle.
How OpenClaw Backup Skill Works
- The skill triggers a shell script that identifies the core .openclaw directory in the user's home folder.
- It generates a unique timestamp using the YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS format to ensure unique backup instances.
- A dedicated backup directory is created on the system desktop to provide high visibility of the saved data.
- The utility recursively copies the main configuration, agent files, credentials, and cron tasks into the destination folder.
- Upon completion, the script outputs the exact file path of the backup for verification.
OpenClaw Backup Skill Setup
To use this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, you can run the included backup script directly from your terminal:
~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-backup/scripts/backup.sh
Ensure the script has execution permissions. If you prefer manual execution, you can copy the relevant directories using standard cp commands to your desired archive location.
OpenClaw Backup Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes exported data into a structured directory on your Desktop. The schema includes:
| Item | Source Path | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Main Configuration | openclaw.json | The primary system settings file. |
| Agent Definitions | agents/ | All custom agent logic and configurations. |
| Security Credentials | credentials/ | API keys and authentication tokens. |
| Automation Tasks | cron/ | All scheduled jobs and timing logic. |
OpenClaw Backup Skill Advanced Features
- Support for manual CLI-based triggers to integrate with external cron jobs or CI/CD pipelines.
- Automated timestamping to prevent data collision during frequent Openclaw Skills backups.
- Comprehensive capture of the credentials directory to ensure seamless migration of authenticated services.
- Portable shell-based architecture that requires no additional dependencies beyond a standard bash environment.
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