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config-guardian

Safe OpenClaw config updates with automatic backup, validation, and rollback. For agent use - prevents invalid config updates.

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Source
dvcrn/openclaw-skills-marketplace
Updated
2026-05-29
Slug
dvcrn--openclaw-skills-marketplace--config-guardian
View on GitHubRaw SKILL.md

// install — copy + paste into any project

mkdir -p .claude/skills && curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dvcrn/openclaw-skills-marketplace/HEAD/plugins/abdhilabs--config-guardian/skills/config-guardian/SKILL.md -o .claude/skills/config-guardian.md

Drops the SKILL.md into .claude/skills/config-guardian.md. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any agent that loads SKILL.md files from .claude/skills/.

Config Guardian

Overview

For Agent use only. Safe config updates with automatic backup, validation, and rollback. Prevents the agent from updating non-existent keys or invalid values.

When to Use

Use this skill every time you need to update openclaw.json. Prevents:

  • Updating non-existent config keys
  • Using invalid values
  • Breaking the gateway with bad config

Workflow: Atomic Apply (Default)

For all config changes - handles everything in one command:

./scripts/atomic_apply.sh <config_path> <new_value>
# Example: ./scripts/atomic_apply.sh "agents.defaults.model.primary" "minimax-portal/MiniMax-M2.5"

What it does:

  1. Creates timestamped backup automatically
  2. Applies change via openclaw config set <path> <value>
  3. Validates with openclaw doctor --non-interactive
  4. Auto-rollback if validation fails
  5. Trap ensures rollback even on crash

Backup location:

~/.openclaw/config-guardian-backups/

Guardrails

  • Never restart or apply config without explicit user approval
  • Always use atomic_apply.sh
  • If validation fails -> config auto-rolled back, don't force it

Scripts

Script Purpose
atomic_apply.sh Default - all-in-one safe apply
validate_config.sh Validate via OpenClaw doctor
restore_config.sh Manual restore from backup