ClawClone is an AI agent backup and restoration system for OpenClaw (Windsurf IDE's AI assistant). It preserves your SOUL.md, memory files, and agent configuration so you can restore your exact AI setup on any machine in seconds.

How do I back up my OpenClaw agent?

Sign in to ClawClone, copy the generated backup prompt, and paste it into your OpenClaw session. The agent automatically packs your md files and configuration and uploads them to the cloud — no CLI setup required.

How do I restore my OpenClaw on a new machine?

Set your API key with `export CLAWCLONE_API_KEY="your_key"`, then either paste the restore prompt into an OpenClaw session or run `npx clawclone restore --clone-id ` from the CLI. Your full agent configuration is cloned instantly.

Yes, ClawClone is free to use. You can create up to 5 backups with up to 50MB per file.

Is my backup data private and secure?

Yes. ClawClone never reads or analyzes the contents of your backups. All files are stored on Cloudflare R2, encrypted at rest by Cloudflare and protected in transit via TLS. Access requires your personal API key. We do not log, cache, or inspect backup contents.

What files does ClawClone back up?

ClawClone backs up your SOUL.md, memory files, and project configuration — the trained context that makes your OpenClaw agent unique to your workflow.

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When to Migrate Between Cloud Environments

You might need to move your OpenClaw configuration between different cloud environments for various reasons:

Switching providers — Moving from AWS to GCP or Azure
Environment promotion — Dev → Staging → Production
Team collaboration — Sharing configurations across team instances
Disaster recovery — Rebuilding after infrastructure failure

Migration Strategy

ClawClone makes cloud-to-cloud migration seamless with a two-step process:

Step 1: Backup from Source

On your source cloud environment, create a backup:

clawhub install clawclone export CLAWCLONE_API_KEY="your_api_key" clawclone backup --name "production-config-2026-03"

Step 2: Restore to Destination

On your destination cloud environment, restore the backup:

clawhub install clawclone export CLAWCLONE_API_KEY="your_api_key" clawclone list  # Find your backup ID clawclone clone --id YOUR_BACKUP_ID

Advanced: Environment-Specific Configurations

When migrating between environments, you may need to adjust certain settings. Consider creating environment-specific versions of:

API endpoints — Update URLs for different environments
Credentials — Use environment variables instead of hardcoded values
Resource limits — Adjust based on cloud provider capabilities

Zero-Downtime Migration

For production environments, follow this zero-downtime approach:

Set up the new environment in parallel
Clone the configuration to the new environment
Test thoroughly in the new environment
Gradually shift traffic using load balancer or DNS
Monitor both environments during transition
Decommission old environment after validation

Troubleshooting

Network restrictions: Ensure both environments can reach clawclone.cc API.

Version compatibility: Use the same OpenClaw version on both environments.

File paths: Check that file paths in configuration work on the destination OS.