# Claw Sync

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

- Skill: `simplefarmer69/claw-sync` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add simplefarmer69/claw-sync`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/simplefarmer69/claw-sync/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: simplefarmer69 (https://skillmd.com/u/simplefarmer69)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/simplefarmer69/claw-sync

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# Claw Sync

Secure, versioned sync for OpenClaw memory and workspace to GitHub.

**Repository:** https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync

## File References

| File | Description | Link |
|------|-------------|------|
| `SKILL.md` | AI agent instructions | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/SKILL.md) |
| `README.md` | User documentation | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/README.md) |
| `index.js` | Command router | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/index.js) |
| `package.json` | NPM config | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/package.json) |
| `scripts/push.js` | Sync to remote | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/scripts/push.js) |
| `scripts/pull.js` | Restore from remote | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/scripts/pull.js) |
| `scripts/status.js` | Show status | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/scripts/status.js) |
| `scripts/setup-cron.js` | Auto-sync setup | [View](https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync/blob/main/scripts/setup-cron.js) |

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## Installation

### Step 1: Clone the skill
```bash
cd ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills
git clone https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync.git claw-sync
```

### Step 2: Create a GitHub repository
1. Go to https://github.com/new
2. Create a **private** repository (e.g., `my-openclaw-sync`)
3. Leave it empty (no README)

### Step 3: Create a GitHub token
1. Go to https://github.com/settings/tokens?type=beta
2. Click "Generate new token"
3. Name: `openclaw-sync`
4. Repository access: Select your sync repository
5. Permissions: Contents → Read and Write
6. Generate and copy the token

### Step 4: Configure the skill
Create file `~/.openclaw/.backup.env`:
```
BACKUP_REPO=https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO
BACKUP_TOKEN=ghp_YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
```

### Step 5: Test the setup
```bash
/sync-status
```

If configured correctly, you'll see ✅ Configured.

### Step 6: First sync
```bash
/sync
```

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## Commands

### /sync
Push memory and skills to remote.
```
/sync              → Create versioned snapshot
/sync --dry-run    → Preview what would sync (no changes)
```

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

### /sync-status
Show configuration and local snapshots.

### /sync-list
List all available versions to restore.

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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

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## Troubleshooting

### "Sync not configured"
Create `~/.openclaw/.backup.env` with BACKUP_REPO and BACKUP_TOKEN.

### "Invalid repository URL"
URL must be HTTPS and from github.com, gitlab.com, or bitbucket.org.

### "Token appears too short"
Token must be at least 20 characters. Get a new one from GitHub.

### Clone failed
Check that your token has Contents read/write permission.

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## Disaster Recovery

Before every restore, a local backup is automatically saved to:
```
~/.openclaw/.local-backup/<timestamp>/
```

If something goes wrong, manually copy files from there.

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## Auto-Sync Setup

To sync automatically every 12 hours:
```bash
node skills/claw-sync/index.js setup
```

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## Features

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

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## Source Code

Full source: https://github.com/arakichanxd/Claw-Sync