An automated safety layer for applying OpenClaw configuration changes with integrated rollback protection and health monitoring.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-safe-config-rollback
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-safe-config-rollback using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Safe Config Rollback?
This skill provides a robust mechanism for managing risky runtime configuration changes within the OpenClaw environment. By utilizing the specialized safe_apply.sh script, developers can ensure that any updates to critical files like openclaw.json are handled with a safety-first approach. This is an essential addition to your collection of Openclaw Skills, preventing service outages caused by misconfiguration.
The workflow encompasses backup generation, application of the patch, and a health-check verification loop. If the system fails to report a healthy state or if a manual acknowledgement is not received within the defined timeout period, the skill automatically reverts to the previous stable configuration. This ensures that Openclaw Skills remain resilient even during complex infrastructure updates.
Safe Config Rollback Use Cases
- Modifying the primary openclaw.json configuration file without risking downtime.
- Enabling cross-context routing in production environments safely.
- Restarting the gateway after major environment variable changes.
- Testing new configuration patches that require a mandatory health probe.
- Implementing a gate for production changes using a manual acknowledgement token.
How Safe Config Rollback Works
- The script creates a timestamped backup of the current configuration file to ensure a recovery point exists.
- It executes a user-provided application command to update the configuration file programmatically.
- The gateway service is automatically restarted to load the newly applied settings.
- A health probe command is executed to verify the gateway status and ensure the RPC probe returns an ok status.
- If the require-ack flag is set, the system waits for a manual acknowledgement file to be created by the user.
- If the health check fails or the acknowledgement timeout expires, the skill triggers an automatic rollback from the backup file to restore the system.
Safe Config Rollback Setup
To use this utility within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure the script is executable and follow this command structure:
bash scripts/safe_apply.sh \
--config ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json \
--apply-cmd 'python3 /tmp/patch.py' \
--ack-timeout 60 \
--require-ack
Safe Config Rollback Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description | Format/Path |
|---|---|---|
| Config File | The primary JSON configuration being modified | ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json |
| Backup File | The timestamped recovery file created before changes | <config>.bak.YYYYmmdd-HHMMSS |
| Ack Token | A temporary file path used to signal a successful manual update | Dynamic file path |
| Health Command | The command used to verify system stability | openclaw gateway status |
Safe Config Rollback Advanced Features
- Deterministic patch application using custom shell or Python commands via the apply-cmd flag.
- Automated RPC probe verification to ensure gateway health before finalizing changes.
- Customizable acknowledgement timeouts for high-stakes production deployments.
- Support for custom restart commands to fit various hosting environments.
- Seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills for automated infrastructure management.
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