OpenClaw Module 4: Backup, Recovery & Operations

Create a default backup archive in the current directory:
openclaw backup create

Or send it to a dedicated backup folder:
openclaw backup create --output ~/Backups

Immediately verify archive integrity:
openclaw backup create --verify

For config-only backups (useful for GitOps):
openclaw backup create --only-config

Pick a backup file (example path):
openclaw backup verify ./2026-03-09T00-00-00.000Z-openclaw-backup.tar.gz

This validates the manifest and ensures all declared payload files are present in the tarball.

List sessions for all agents:
openclaw sessions --all-agents

Preview cleanup impact without writing changes:
openclaw sessions cleanup --all-agents --dry-run

When you are comfortable with the plan, enforce it:
openclaw sessions cleanup --all-agents --enforce

Use JSON output if you want to wire this into a dashboard or CI:
openclaw sessions cleanup --all-agents --dry-run --json

Define a simple weekly checklist such as:

• Monday: openclaw backup create --output ~/Backups
• Wednesday: openclaw security audit --deep --json (store report)
• Friday: openclaw sessions cleanup --all-agents --dry-run followed by --enforce when safe.

Document who runs these commands and where the logs/archives live so the practice survives team changes.