Claw Backup

Version: 1.0.15

OpenClaw backup skill — schedules backups of your OpenClaw data (memory, config, skills, workspace) to an rclone destination (e.g. Google Drive). Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows (via Git Bash or WSL).

What it does

• Backs up clawd memory, ~/.openclaw (config, skills, modules, workspace, cron), clawd/scripts, and Dev/CursorApps/clawd (excluding node_modules)
• Runs on a schedule (macOS LaunchAgent, Linux cron, or Windows Task Scheduler)
• Applies local and remote retention so old backups are pruned
• Supports rclone (cloud) or local-only upload mode

Before you install

• Do not run curl ... | node (or any one-liner) without first inspecting the script. Prefer git clone and open setup.js and install-launchagent.sh (or the cron/Task Scheduler scripts) to review what they will do.
• Verify the code in setup.js and the scheduler installer: confirm only the expected paths are archived and that there is no unexpected network use or commands. If you are uncomfortable reviewing the scripts, do not install.
• Confirm repository identity: official source is github.com/vidarbrekke/ClawBackup. The version in this SKILL.md (frontmatter and "Version" line) is the source of truth; the registry may show a different revision number.
• Use encryption for sensitive backups: an encrypted rclone remote (e.g. rclone crypt) or encrypt archives yourself before offsite storage.
• After installation: inspect your LaunchAgent plist, crontab, or Task Scheduler entries, and run a test backup to a local destination first before using a cloud remote.