# Claw Sync

> Secure sync for OpenClaw memory and workspace. Use /sync to push, /restore to pull, /sync-status to check. Supports versioned backups and disaster recovery.

- Skill: `kbarbel640-del/claw-sync` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 10 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add kbarbel640-del/claw-sync`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/kbarbel640-del/claw-sync/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: kbarbel640-del (https://skillmd.com/u/kbarbel640-del)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/kbarbel640-del/claw-sync

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# Claw Sync

Secure, versioned sync for OpenClaw memory and workspace.

## Commands

### /sync
Push your memory and skills to the remote repository.
```
/sync              → Push and create versioned backup
/sync --dry-run    → Preview what would be synced
```

### /restore
Restore memory and skills from the remote repository.
```
/restore                        → Restore latest version
/restore latest                 → Same as above
/restore backup-20260202-1430   → Restore specific version
/restore latest --force         → Skip confirmation
```

### /sync-status
Show sync configuration and local backup info.
```
/sync-status
```

### /sync-list
List all available backup versions.
```
/sync-list
```

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## What Gets Synced

| File | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `MEMORY.md` | Long-term memory |
| `USER.md` | User profile |
| `SOUL.md` | Agent persona |
| `IDENTITY.md` | Agent identity |
| `TOOLS.md` | Tool configs |
| `AGENTS.md` | Workspace rules |
| `memory/*.md` | Daily logs |
| `skills/*` | Custom skills |

## NOT Synced (security)

- `openclaw.json` - Contains API keys
- `.env` - Contains secrets

## Setup Required

Create `~/.openclaw/.backup.env`:
```
BACKUP_REPO=https://github.com/username/your-repo
BACKUP_TOKEN=ghp_your_token
```

## Features

- 🏷️ **Versioned** - Each sync creates a restorable version
- 💾 **Disaster Recovery** - Local backup before every restore
- 🔒 **Secure** - No config files synced, token sanitization
- 🖥️ **Cross-platform** - Windows, Mac, Linux