git-version-control

name

git-version-control

description

Git-based version control for OpenClaw system configuration changes. Provides two core capabilities: (1) SAVE - Create a checkpoint before sensitive operations (git add & commit) (2) ROLLBACK - Revert to a previous state if issues occur (git reset) Use when: - Before making sensitive configuration changes - Before installing/removing skills - Before modifying core files (SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, MEMORY.md, etc.) - User requests to undo recent changes - System state needs recovery after errors

Git Version Control | OpenClaw Configuration Protection

Protect your OpenClaw environment with git-based checkpoints and rollback capability.

Overview

OpenClaw configuration directory (~/.openclaw/) is a git repository. This skill provides safe version control for system configuration changes.

Protected files include:

• workspace/SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, USER.md, IDENTITY.md
• workspace/skills/ - installed skills
• workspace/memory/ - memory files
• openclaw.json - main configuration
• cron/jobs.json - cron jobs

Excluded from version control:

• Session logs (*.jsonl, *.jsonl.lock)
• SQLite databases (*.sqlite)
• Temporary files
• Credentials (sensitive)

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Core Operations

1. SAVE - Create Checkpoint

Create a git commit before making sensitive changes. This provides a recovery point.

When to use:

• Before modifying core configuration files