OpenClaw Backup

What this skill does

Backup and restore OpenClaw data. Use when user asks to create backups, set up automatic backup schedules, restore from backup, or manage backup rotation. Handles ~/.openclaw directory archiving with proper exclusions.

OpenClaw Backup is part of the Automation & Workflows category — automation and workflow skills that schedule, trigger, and orchestrate tasks. You can install it on its own or alongside other automation & workflows skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install OpenClaw Backup

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for openclaw-backup and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add OpenClaw Backup with a single command:

openclaw skills add openclaw-backup

This pulls openclaw-backup from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-backup/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use OpenClaw Backup

Once installed, OpenClaw Backup activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download .zip button above to grab openclaw-backup-1.0.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-backup/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenClaw Backup?

Install OpenClaw Backup in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for openclaw-backup, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add openclaw-backup. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-backup/.

Is OpenClaw Backup free?

Yes. OpenClaw Backup is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.

What does OpenClaw Backup do?

Backup and restore OpenClaw data. Use when user asks to create backups, set up automatic backup schedules, restore from backup, or manage backup rotation. Handles ~/.openclaw directory archiving with proper exclusions.

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