A full-lifecycle deployment framework to bootstrap, restore, and verify OpenClaw environments on Ubuntu servers.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install vps-bootstrap
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 vps-bootstrap 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 VPS Bootstrap?
VPS Bootstrap is a comprehensive deployment and disaster recovery framework designed for the OpenClaw ecosystem. It simplifies the process of transforming a raw Ubuntu VPS into a fully operational node by automating the installation of system dependencies, Node.js, and headless Google Chrome. This skill ensures that users of Openclaw Skills can maintain a high-performance environment with built-in security hardening and reliable backup/restore workflows, minimizing downtime and manual configuration errors.
VPS Bootstrap Use Cases
- Provisioning a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 server for a new OpenClaw deployment.
- Recovering a workspace and agent configuration after a server failure.
- Migrating OpenClaw environments between different cloud providers or VPS instances.
- Hardening server security with automated firewall and fail2ban configuration.
- Auditing the operational status of an existing deployment using automated verification checks.
How VPS Bootstrap Works
- Run the bootstrap script to install essential system packages, the latest Node.js LTS, and Google Chrome for browser-based automation.
- Apply the security baseline which includes configuring UFW, enabling fail2ban, and enforcing SSH key-only authentication.
- Utilize the restore script to extract workspace data, encrypted GPG keys, and environment variables from backup archives.
- Execute the verification suite to perform over 10 health checks on the gateway, connected providers, and system resources.
VPS Bootstrap Setup
To get started on a fresh Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+ VPS, follow these steps:
# Bootstrap the fresh VPS
bash scripts/bootstrap.sh
# Optional: Restore from an existing backup
bash scripts/restore.sh ~/openclaw-backup-*.tar.gz
# Verify the deployment is healthy
bash scripts/verify.sh
Ensure you have root or sudo access and at least 2GB of RAM recommended for optimal performance.
VPS Bootstrap Data Schema & Taxonomy
The framework manages data restoration across several key categories to ensure continuity of Openclaw Skills:
- Workspace Metadata: Restores SOUL.md, MEMORY.md, and AGENTS.md along with the memory/ directory.
- Configuration: Handles openclaw.json, .env files, and custom scripts.
- Security & Secrets: Recovers GPG keys and the password store for encrypted secret management.
- Integrations: Restores OAuth credentials for external services like Google Drive and rclone.
VPS Bootstrap Advanced Features
- Idempotent script design allows for safe re-execution if a process is interrupted.
- Automated headless Chrome shim setup for seamless browser tool support.
- Systemd user service integration with linger enabled for persistent background operations.
- Comprehensive health reporting in the verification suite covering gateway status and SSH security.
- Native support for GPG-encrypted secret backups and restoration.
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