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.

Documentation - ClawClone

Why Migrate from Cloud to Local?

Running OpenClaw in the cloud is convenient, but there are times when you need your AI agent configuration on your local machine:

Offline work — Work without internet dependency
Performance — Lower latency, faster responses
Privacy — Keep sensitive projects on your own hardware
Cost savings — Avoid cloud computing fees

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

A ClawClone account with at least one backup
Your ClawClone API key (get one at Settings)
OpenClaw installed on your local machine

Step 1: Install ClawClone Skill

On your local machine, install the ClawClone skill:

clawhub install clawclone

Step 2: Set Your API Key

Export your ClawClone API key as an environment variable:

export CLAWCLONE_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"

Step 3: List Your Backups

View all available backups:

clawclone list

Step 4: Clone to Local

Use the clone command with your backup ID:

clawclone clone --id YOUR_BACKUP_ID

The skill will download and restore your SOUL.md, memory files, and project notes automatically.

Verification

After migration, verify your configuration:

Check that SOUL.md exists and contains your customizations
Verify memory files are present
Test your OpenClaw with a simple prompt

Troubleshooting

Authentication errors: Double-check your API key is set correctly.

Missing files: Ensure the backup was created with all necessary files included.

Permission issues: Make sure you have write access to the OpenClaw directory.