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)....

Security Scan

The skill's code and instructions match its stated purpose (local JSON5 validation + timestamped backups) and do not request unrelated credentials, network access, or elevated privileges.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (backup openclaw.json) align with included script and SKILL.md. The script only reads the provided config file, validates it as JSON5, computes hashes, and copies it to a local backup directory — all expected for a backup utility.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md instructs running the included script against a given file and optionally a backup directory. The script only reads the specified file and local filesystem paths; it does not access other system config, environment variables, or network endpoints.

Install Mechanism

No install spec — instruction-only with an included script. Nothing is downloaded or written system-wide by an installer. The only runtime requirement is Python and the json5 package (not declared), which is a low-risk dependency.

Credentials

The skill declares no environment variables, credentials, or config paths and the code does not attempt to read any secrets or unrelated config. Requested access (local file read/write) is proportional to the purpose.

Persistence & Privilege

Skill is user-invocable, not always-enabled; it does not request permanent presence or modify other skills or system-wide settings.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent and limited to local backups. Before installing/using: ensure you run the script intentionally (it will read the file path you provide and write backups to the chosen directory), and confirm you have Python and the json5 package available (the SKILL.md/script do not declare this dependency). Verify the backup directory and filesystem permissions so backups are stored where you expect, and review the included script if you need to ensure no additional behavior (the script is short and local-only).

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