modbender Gateway Monitor Auto-Restart Skill
Automatically monitors the OpenClaw gateway status and restarts it if it becomes unresponsive. Features 3-hour checks, smart restart logic, issue diagnosis, and 7-day log rotation.
Description
This skill provides comprehensive monitoring for the OpenClaw gateway with automatic restart capabilities. It includes:
- Health checks every 3 hours
- Smart restart mechanism when gateway is down
- Issue diagnosis when startup fails
- 7-day log rotation system
- Fast recovery system that prioritizes quick gateway restart
Features
- Automatic Monitoring: Checks gateway status every 3 hours
- Smart Restart: Restarts gateway when it becomes unresponsive
- Issue Diagnosis: Identifies and reports startup issues
- Fast Recovery: Prioritizes quick gateway restart
- Log Management: Maintains logs with 7-day rotation
- Error Handling: Gracefully handles "already running" errors
Usage
The skill automatically sets up a cron job that runs the monitoring script every 3 hours. The monitoring system will:
- Check if the gateway is responsive
- If unresponsive, attempt to restart it
- If restart fails, diagnose the issue
- Log all activities with timestamp
- Rotate logs older than 7 days
Requirements
- OpenClaw gateway installed and configured
- Proper permissions to manage gateway service
- Cron access for scheduling checks
Configuration
No additional configuration required. The skill automatically installs the monitoring system with optimal settings.