openclaw configure backup

Backup OpenClaw configuration file with hash-based change detection. Use when user asks to backup, create backup of, or save OpenClaw config (openclaw.json). Automatically skips backup if file hasn't changed.

Clawbackup

Backup OpenClaw configuration file with automatic change detection.

Quick Start

Backup Config

From workspace directory:

python config_backup.py ..\openclaw.json

Or with custom backup directory:

python config_backup.py ..\openclaw.json -o backup

Features

• JSON5 Validation: Validates config file before backup
• Hash-based Change Detection: Skips backup if file hasn't changed (compares SHA256 hash)
• Timestamped Backups: Creates backups with timestamp format: openclaw_20260319_143052_123456.json
• Custom Output Directory: Specify backup location with -o flag

Script Location

The script is located in "scripts" directory

Usage

usage: config_backup.py [-h] [-o OUTPUT] file

Validate JSON5 and backup with hash check

positional arguments:
  file                  JSON5 file path

options:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  -o OUTPUT, --output   Backup directory (default: backup)

Example Output

✅ JSON5 validate passed
📦 已备份: backup\openclaw_20260319_143052_123456.json

If file unchanged:

✅ JSON5 validate passed
⚠️ config file unchange, skip backup