A specialized operational toolkit designed for rescue agents to diagnose, repair, and maintain OpenClaw Gateway instances.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-ops
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 openclaw-ops 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 Operations (openclaw-ops)?
The openclaw-ops skill is an essential utility for developers and system administrators managing AI agent infrastructure. It provides a structured framework for two critical scenarios: rescuing a gateway that is down and performing routine health maintenance on a running service. By integrating deeply with platform-specific service managers like systemd on Linux and launchd on macOS, it enables precise control over the gateway lifecycle. This skill ensures that your environment remains stable, making it a cornerstone for those deploying professional-grade Openclaw Skills.
OpenClaw Operations (openclaw-ops) Use Cases
- Diagnosing root causes for gateway crashes or port conflicts.
- Repairing corrupted openclaw.json configuration files with automated validation.
- Performing safe software upgrades with built-in backup and rollback procedures.
- Managing disk space by cleaning up old session transcripts and orphan files.
- Troubleshooting network connectivity and reverse proxy setups like Tailscale Serve.
How OpenClaw Operations (openclaw-ops) Works
- The skill first detects the host platform (Linux or macOS) and identifies the active gateway port.
- It assesses the service status using system logs and process monitors to locate errors.
- Based on the diagnosis, it performs configuration repairs or resource cleanups while maintaining timestamped backups.
- It executes service restarts using platform-native commands (systemctl or launchctl).
- Finally, it runs a comprehensive health check via the doctor utility to verify that the system is fully operational.
OpenClaw Operations (openclaw-ops) Setup
To utilize this skill, ensure you have the OpenClaw CLI and Node.js 18+ installed on your machine. Access to the configuration directory is required.
# Check the current status of your gateway
openclaw status
# Run the health doctor to identify issues
openclaw doctor
# If safe repairs are needed
openclaw doctor --fix
OpenClaw Operations (openclaw-ops) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data within the standard OpenClaw directory structure, ensuring high portability and clear metadata taxonomy.
| Path | Purpose |
|---|---|
~/.openclaw/openclaw.json |
The primary gateway configuration file. |
~/.openclaw/env |
Contains environment variables and secure tokens. |
~/.openclaw/agents/ |
Per-agent configurations and session transcript logs. |
~/.openclaw/workspace/ |
The designated area for agent file operations. |
~/.openclaw/logs/ |
System-level logs for gateway performance tracking. |
OpenClaw Operations (openclaw-ops) Advanced Features
- Automated JSON syntax validation using Python to prevent service failures.
- Support for Tailscale Serve integration to manage secure public URLs for local gateways.
- Deep-scan capabilities to find and resolve conflicting gateway installations across the system.
- Non-interactive mode for automated maintenance scripts and CI/CD pipelines.
- Comprehensive backup routines that capture core configurations, service files, and agent data.
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