How do I install the Myopenclaw Backup Restore skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/myopenclaw-backup-restore in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Myopenclaw Backup Restore safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Myopenclaw Backup Restore?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Myopenclaw Backup Restore free to use?

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Who published Myopenclaw Backup Restore?

dvcrn (@dvcrn) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Myopenclaw Backup Restore by dvcrn — Agent Skill

Name: Myopenclaw Backup Restore
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: dvcrn

Myopenclaw Backup Restore

Cross-platform backup and restore for OpenClaw. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux — backups created on any OS can be restored on any other OS. Use when user wants to create a snapshot, restore from backup, migrate to a new machine, or protect against data loss. Supports dry-run preview, automatic pre-restore snapshots, gateway token preservation, credential permission hardening, and a built-in HTTP server for browser-based management. Only requires Node.js (no bash/rsync/python needed).

dvcrn Updated Sep 8, 2026 32 repo stars

File contents

MyOpenClaw Backup Restore — Cross-Platform

Part of the MyClaw.ai open skills ecosystem. Full documentation (中文): see README.md

Quick Start

# Backup
node scripts/backup-restore.js backup

# List backups
node scripts/backup-restore.js list

# Restore (always dry-run first!)
node scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive> --dry-run
node scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive>

No setup, no dependencies beyond Node.js.

What Gets Backed Up

Workspace (MEMORY.md, SOUL.md, etc.) • All workspace-* dirs (multi-agent teams) • Gateway config (tokens, API keys, channels) • Skills • Extensions • Credentials & channel pairing state • Agent config & session history • Devices • Identity • Cron jobs • Guardian scripts • ClawHub registry • Delivery queue • Memory index

Excluded: logs, node_modules, .git, media files, browser data, .lock/.deleted.* files.

See references/what-gets-saved.md for full details.

Cross-Platform

Backups use tar.gz (native on Win10+/macOS/Linux). Auto-fallback to ZIP on older Windows. Archives from any OS restore on any OS.

Commands

backup

node scripts/backup-restore.js backup [--output-dir <dir>]

Creates openclaw-backup_{agent}_{timestamp}.tar.gz in ~/openclaw-backups/. Auto-prunes (keeps last 7). On non-Windows: chmod 600 applied.

restore

node scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive> [--dry-run] [--overwrite-gateway-token]

Safety features:

--dry-run: Preview without changes
Pre-restore snapshot: Auto-saves current state before overwriting
Gateway token preservation: Keeps new server's token (prevents Control UI mismatch)
Interactive confirmation: Must type yes
Credential hardening: chmod 700/600 on non-Windows
Auto-restart: Starts gateway after restore
Legacy compatibility: Handles v1 (bash) and v2 archive structures

list

node scripts/backup-restore.js list [--backup-dir <dir>]

HTTP Server

node scripts/server.js --token <secret> [--port 7373] [--backup-dir <dir>]

Web UI at http://localhost:<port>/?token=<token>
Remote: list, download, upload only
Localhost: backup, restore (shell execution restricted to localhost)
Token is mandatory — server won't start without one

Security

Archives contain bot tokens, API keys, and credentials. Store securely. Never commit to public repos. Transfer via encrypted channels.

---name: myopenclaw-backup-restoredescription: Cross-platform backup and restore for OpenClaw. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux — backups created on any OS can be restored on any other OS. Use when user wants to create a snapshot, restore from backup, migrate to a new machine, or protect against data loss. Supports dry-run preview, automatic pre-restore snapshots, gateway token preservation, credential permission hardening, and a built-in HTTP server for browser-based management. Only requires Node.js (no bash/rsync/python needed).---# MyOpenClaw Backup Restore — Cross-Platform> **Part of the [MyClaw.ai](https://myclaw.ai) open skills ecosystem.**> Full documentation (中文): see [README.md](README.md)## Quick Start```bash# Backupnode scripts/backup-restore.js backup# List backupsnode scripts/backup-restore.js list# Restore (always dry-run first!)node scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive> --dry-runnode scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive>```No setup, no dependencies beyond Node.js.## What Gets Backed UpWorkspace (MEMORY.md, SOUL.md, etc.) • All workspace-* dirs (multi-agent teams) • Gateway config (tokens, API keys, channels) • Skills • Extensions • Credentials & channel pairing state • Agent config & session history • Devices • Identity • Cron jobs • Guardian scripts • ClawHub registry • Delivery queue • Memory index**Excluded:** logs, node_modules, .git, media files, browser data, .lock/.deleted.* files.See [references/what-gets-saved.md](references/what-gets-saved.md) for full details.## Cross-PlatformBackups use tar.gz (native on Win10+/macOS/Linux). Auto-fallback to ZIP on older Windows. Archives from any OS restore on any OS.## Commands### backup```bashnode scripts/backup-restore.js backup [--output-dir <dir>]```Creates `openclaw-backup_{agent}_{timestamp}.tar.gz` in `~/openclaw-backups/`. Auto-prunes (keeps last 7). On non-Windows: `chmod 600` applied.### restore```bashnode scripts/backup-restore.js restore <archive> [--dry-run] [--overwrite-gateway-token]```Safety features:- **`--dry-run`**: Preview without changes- **Pre-restore snapshot**: Auto-saves current state before overwriting- **Gateway token preservation**: Keeps new server's token (prevents Control UI mismatch)- **Interactive confirmation**: Must type `yes`- **Credential hardening**: `chmod 700/600` on non-Windows- **Auto-restart**: Starts gateway after restore- **Legacy compatibility**: Handles v1 (bash) and v2 archive structures### list```bashnode scripts/backup-restore.js list [--backup-dir <dir>]```## HTTP Server```bashnode scripts/server.js --token <secret> [--port 7373] [--backup-dir <dir>]```- Web UI at `http://localhost:<port>/?token=<token>`- Remote: list, download, upload only- Localhost: backup, restore (shell execution restricted to localhost)- Token is mandatory — server won't start without one## SecurityArchives contain bot tokens, API keys, and credentials. Store securely. Never commit to public repos. Transfer via encrypted channels.

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