config-guardian

name	config-guardian
description	Validate and safeguard OpenClaw config updates (openclaw.json or openclaw config set/apply). Use this skill whenever changing gateway config, models, channels, agents, tools, sessions, or routing. Enforces backup, schema validation, and safe rollback before restarts.

Config Guardian

Overview

Use this workflow whenever editing ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json or running openclaw config set/apply. It prevents invalid config, creates backups, validates against schema, and enables rollback.

Workflow (use every time)

1. Preflight

   • Confirm the requested change and scope.
   • Check for sensitive keys (tokens, credentials).

2. Backup

   • Run scripts/backup_config.sh to create a timestamped snapshot.

3. Validate (before change)

   • Run scripts/validate_config.sh.
   • If validation fails, stop and report.

4. Apply change

   • Prefer openclaw config set <path> <value> for small changes.
   • For complex edits, edit the file directly and keep diffs minimal.

5. Validate (after change)

   • Run scripts/validate_config.sh again.
   • If it fails, restore from backup with scripts/restore_config.sh.

6. Restart (only with explicit approval)

   • If change requires restart, ask for approval first.
   • Use openclaw gateway restart.