- name
- workspace-backup
- description
- Automated workspace backup to GitHub — git-based with auto-generated commit messages, proper .gitignore, and restore procedures. Cron-friendly for hands-free backup. Use for backing up your OpenClaw workspace, skills, memory, and configuration.
- homepage
- https://www.agxntsix.ai
- license
- MIT
- compatibility
- git, GitHub SSH access
- metadata
- {"openclaw": {"emoji": "\ud83d\udcbe", "requires": {"bins": ["git"]}, "homepage": "https://www.agxntsix.ai"}}
💾 Workspace Backup
Automated git-based backup of your OpenClaw workspace to GitHub. Designed to run as a cron job or on-demand.
Features
- One-command backup with auto-generated commit messages
- Smart
.gitignorefor OpenClaw workspaces - Timestamp + changed files summary in commits
- Restore from any point in history
- Cron-friendly (no TTY required)
Setup
1. Initialize the backup repo
cd ~/.openclaw/workspace
git init
git remote add origin git@github.com:YOUR_USER/YOUR_REPO.git2. Ensure SSH keys are configured
The script uses SSH for push. Make sure your deploy key or SSH key is available.
3. Run the backup
bash {baseDir}/scripts/backup.sh4. Schedule as cron job
In OpenClaw, create a cron job:
{
"name": "workspace-backup",
"schedule": "0 */6 * * *",
"command": "bash /home/node/.openclaw/workspace/skills/workspace-backup/{baseDir}/scripts/backup.sh",
"description": "Backup workspace to GitHub every 6 hours"
}Or via system crontab:
0 */6 * * * cd /home/node/.openclaw/workspace && bash skills/workspace-backup/{baseDir}/scripts/backup.sh >> /tmp/backup.log 2>&1Restore Procedures
Restore entire workspace to latest backup
cd ~/.openclaw/workspace
git fetch origin
git reset --hard origin/mainRestore a specific file from history
git log --oneline -- path/to/file # find the commit
git checkout <commit-hash> -- path/to/file # restore itRestore to a specific point in time
git log --oneline --before="2026-02-01" # find commit near that date
git checkout <commit-hash> # detached HEAD at that point
# Copy what you need, then: git checkout mainView what changed between backups
git log --oneline -10
git diff <older-hash> <newer-hash> --stat.gitignore
The backup script auto-creates a .gitignore if missing, excluding:
.venv/— Python virtual environments.data/— Local databases and data files.env— Secret environment variablesnode_modules/— Node.js dependencies__pycache__/— Python bytecode*.pyc— Compiled Python files.DS_Store— macOS metadata
Script Reference
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
{baseDir}/scripts/backup.sh | Main backup script — add, commit, push |
Credits
Built by M. Abidi | agxntsix.ai YouTube | GitHub Part of the AgxntSix Skill Suite for OpenClaw agents.
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