Save/Load Context

Save and load OpenClaw conversation context with /save and /load slash commands

Security Scan

The plugin's code and instructions are consistent with its stated purpose (saving and loading OpenClaw conversation transcripts); it reads/writes files under ~/.openclaw and does not request credentials or contact external endpoints, but it will modify local session transcripts and store unencrypted chat data on disk.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description match the implementation: the plugin reads OpenClaw session transcripts, extracts user/assistant messages, writes save files to ~/.openclaw/saves, maintains an index, and can rebuild session transcripts. Required binary (openclaw) and files accessed are coherent with a save/load plugin.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md and the code are aligned: they instruct reading session JSONL transcripts, filtering messages, writing save files, updating an index, and injecting a system event on load. These instructions explicitly read and overwrite local OpenClaw session files (including archiving/resetting transcripts) — which is expected for this feature but is invasive relative to ordinary plugins.

Install Mechanism

No external install or network download is specified (installation is via plugin manager or manual copy). The skill is provided as source files (index.ts) and does not fetch code from arbitrary URLs — low install risk.

Credentials

The skill requests no environment variables or external credentials. It only accesses OpenClaw-related files under the user's home directory, which is proportionate to its purpose.

Persistence & Privilege

The plugin writes persistent files to ~/.openclaw/saves, updates a boundary-state file, and can archive/replace session transcripts in ~/.openclaw/agents/…; always:false. This persistence is reasonable for its function but means it can modify/overwrite local session data and store unencrypted chat contents on disk.

Assessment

This plugin appears to do exactly what it says: save and restore conversation transcripts to files under ~/.openclaw. Before installing, be aware it will: (1) write unencrypted saved conversations to ~/.openclaw/saves (sensitive chat content will be stored in plaintext); (2) archive/replace session transcript files when loading a save (your current transcript may be moved/renamed); and (3) impose no size/number limits (disk usage could grow). Only install if you trust the source; consider auditing the bundled index.ts yourself, verify file permissions on ~/.openclaw/saves, and back up any existing session files you care about. If you need encryption or access controls, add them outside the plugin or avoid storing highly sensitive content with this tool.

Save/Load Context Plugin

An OpenClaw plugin that adds /save and /load slash commands for persisting and restoring conversation context across sessions.

Problem

OpenClaw conversations are ephemeral — when you start a new session or reset, all context is lost. This plugin lets you save any conversation to disk and reload it later, preserving full context continuity.

Commands

Command	Description
/save [label]	Save the current conversation context with an optional label. If no label is provided, the save is named "unnamed".
/load	List all previously saved conversation contexts with their labels, message counts, and save dates.
/load <name>	Load a saved context by label or index number. This replaces the current session transcript with the saved conversation. After loading, the agent receives a system event with the save file path so it can restore full context.
/load --delete <name>	Permanently delete a saved context file.

How It Works

Saving

1. When /save is invoked, the plugin reads the session transcript (JSONL format)
2. It identifies the conversation boundary — messages since the last /new, /reset, or /load
3. Only user and assistant messages are extracted (tool calls and results are excluded)
4. The messages are written to ~/.openclaw/saves/<timestamp>_<label>.json
5. An index file (index.json) is updated for fast listing

Loading

1. /load <name> finds the save file by label or index
2. The saved messages are written as a new session transcript
3. A system event is injected via enqueueSystemEvent() containing the save file path and message count
4. The agent receives this event and can use the read tool to load the full context from the save file

Save File Format

{
  "version": 1,
  "label": "project-discussion",
  "savedAt": "2026-03-30T15:38:00+08:00",
  "messageCount": 42,
  "sourceSession": "telegram:2074807638",
  "messages": [
    { "role": "user", "content": "..." },
    { "role": "assistant", "content": "..." }
  ]
}

Installation

Via OpenClaw Plugin Manager

openclaw plugins install save-load

Manual Installation

1. Copy the plugin directory to ~/.openclaw/extensions/save-load/
2. Ensure openclaw.plugin.json and package.json are present
3. Add "save-load" to the plugins.enabled array in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
4. Restart the OpenClaw gateway: openclaw gateway restart

Storage

Save files are stored in ~/.openclaw/saves/. There is no limit on the number or size of saves — only disk space applies.

Requirements

• OpenClaw 2026.3.30 or later
• Node.js (included with OpenClaw)

Source Code

https://github.com/jkyotnfjfbjnknh/openclaw-save-load