openclaw-backup

The OpenClaw Backup skill provides a secure and automated solution for backing up and restoring workspace files of OpenClaw agents. It addresses the critical need for encrypted persistence of agent data, ensuring that sensitive information such as agent identity, memory, configuration, and tools are safely stored and can be reliably restored. By integrating file archiving and encryption tools, this skill protects agent data against accidental loss, corruption, or unauthorized access, making workspace management safer and more efficient for users who rely on OpenClaw agents for complex tasks.

The skill offers three main capabilities: uploading backups, downloading and decrypting backups, and deleting backups from remote storage. Each backup operation uses AES-256-CBC encryption via OpenSSL and generates a unique 32-character password automatically, eliminating the risk of password reuse. Users can specify which files to back up, or rely on a default set of workspace files including SOUL.md, MEMORY.md, IDENTITY.md, AGENTS.md, and TOOLS.md. During the upload process, the skill captures metadata such as backup ID, download URL, file size, SHA256 hash, and the generated password, storing this information in a recovery file for future reference. This ensures that even if a backup needs to be restored long after creation, all necessary credentials and identifiers are preserved.

This skill is particularly useful for developers, researchers, and AI practitioners who work with OpenClaw agents and require secure, versioned storage of agent workspaces. Typical use cases include routine workspace backups, migrating agent configurations between environments, restoring data after accidental deletion, and managing encrypted persistence for long-term projects. Its automation reduces the manual overhead associated with encryption and remote uploads, while maintaining a high level of security and traceability for sensitive agent files.