agent-state-backup
Auto-backs up core files (IDENTITY, SOUL, MEMORY, knowledge base) daily via cron, creates compressed .tgz archive, enables one-click restore in new environment. Solves context loss after restart/migration.
Best use case
agent-state-backup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Auto-backs up core files (IDENTITY, SOUL, MEMORY, knowledge base) daily via cron, creates compressed .tgz archive, enables one-click restore in new environment. Solves context loss after restart/migration.
Teams using agent-state-backup should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/agent-state-backup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How agent-state-backup Compares
| Feature / Agent | agent-state-backup | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Auto-backs up core files (IDENTITY, SOUL, MEMORY, knowledge base) daily via cron, creates compressed .tgz archive, enables one-click restore in new environment. Solves context loss after restart/migration.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Agent State Backup & Restore 自动备份 OpenClaw 核心状态文件，防止上下文丢失。 ## 📦 备份内容 - `IDENTITY.md` - 身份定义 - `SOUL.md` - 人格定义 - `MEMORY.md` - 长期记忆 - `memory/*.md` - 每日记忆 - `USER.md` - 用户信息 - `knowledge/**/*` - 知识库 ## 🚀 快速使用 ### 手动备份 ```bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/agent-backup.sh ``` ### 手动恢复 ```bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/agent-restore.sh ``` ### 设置自动备份 (每日凌晨 2 点) ```bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/setup-backup-cron.sh ``` ## 📁 文件位置 - **备份脚本**: `~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/agent-backup.sh` - **恢复脚本**: `~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/agent-restore.sh` - **备份目录**: `~/.openclaw/backups/` - **保留策略**: 最近 7 个备份 ## 🔧 配置选项 编辑 `~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/agent-backup.sh`: ```bash # 修改保留天数 (默认 7 天) ls -t agent_backup_*.tgz | tail -n +8 | xargs -r rm # 改为保留 30 天：tail -n +31 # 修改备份目录 BACKUP_DIR="$HOME/.openclaw/backups" ``` ## 📊 备份日志 查看备份历史: ```bash cat ~/.openclaw/backups/backup.log ``` ## ⚠️ 注意事项 1. **首次备份前** - 确保所有重要文件已保存 2. **恢复操作** - 会覆盖当前文件，建议先备份当前状态 3. **磁盘空间** - 每个备份约 20-50KB，7 个备份约 350KB 4. **Cron 权限** - 确保 cron 有权限访问工作目录 ## 🔄 迁移到新环境 1. 在新环境安装 OpenClaw 2. 复制备份文件 `.tgz` 到新机器 3. 运行 `agent-restore.sh` 4. 重启 OpenClaw --- **版本**: 1.0.0 **最后更新**: 2026-03-03 **依赖**: bash, tar, gzip
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