EasyClaw Config Migration

Migrate settings from EasyClaw into OpenClaw by locating EasyClaw desktop/runtime config files, comparing them with ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, and safely generating or applying a selective merge. Use when a user mentions EasyClaw, wants to copy settings/configs from EasyClaw into OpenClaw, asks where EasyClaw stores its config, or needs a migration report or backup-aware merge.

Locate three config sources before making changes:

1. ~/Library/Application Support/@cfmind/easyclaw/easyclaw.json — EasyClaw desktop UI settings
2. ~/.openclaw/easyclaw.json — EasyClaw/OpenClaw bridge config with reusable runtime settings
3. ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json — active OpenClaw config

Most directly reusable settings live in ~/.openclaw/easyclaw.json. The desktop easyclaw.json is mostly UI state and usually does not map cleanly into OpenClaw.

Workflow

1. Inspect and compare

Run:

python3 scripts/report_easyclaw_config.py

This prints:

• which files exist
• redacted summaries
• fields that can be migrated automatically
• fields that are desktop-only / no direct OpenClaw equivalent

If you only need a report, stop here and summarize the findings.

2. Review the migration map

Read references/mapping.md when deciding what should be copied automatically versus left for manual review.

Default stance:

• copy only fields with clear semantic equivalents
• do not invent mappings for desktop-only UX settings
• preserve user changes already present in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json unless the migration is explicitly requested

3. Apply a selective merge

Run:

python3 scripts/merge_easyclaw_config.py --apply

Behavior:

• create a timestamped backup of ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
• merge only supported fields from ~/.openclaw/easyclaw.json
• print changed paths

Dry run first when practical:

python3 scripts/merge_easyclaw_config.py

4. Validate and summarize

After applying, read ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json or use normal OpenClaw validation/status commands if needed. Summarize:

• what was migrated
• what was intentionally skipped
• where the backup was written

Notes

• Treat tokens, secrets, and auth blobs as sensitive. Redact them in chat unless the user explicitly wants raw values.
• If only the desktop EasyClaw file exists, explain that most of it is app/window preference state and not the main OpenClaw runtime config.
• If both ~/.openclaw/easyclaw.json and ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json exist, prefer a selective merge over wholesale overwrite.
• Never overwrite ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json without creating a backup first.