openclaw-workspace-sync 2.3.0 → 2.4.0

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- # OpenClaw Workspace Cloud Sync Plugin
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+ # OpenClaw Workspace Sync & Backup Plugin
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- Sync your OpenClaw agent workspace with cloud storage via [rclone](https://rclone.org/).
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+ Sync and back up your OpenClaw agent workspace to cloud storage via [rclone](https://rclone.org/).
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- Supports **Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3/R2/Minio**, and [70+ cloud providers](https://rclone.org/overview/).
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+ **Sync** your workspace to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, or [70+ providers](https://rclone.org/overview/) with mailbox, mirror, or bisync modes. **Back up** your entire agent system — workspace, config, sessions, memory — as encrypted snapshots to S3, R2, B2, or any rclone backend.
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- ## How it works
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+ ## What's included
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- <p align="center">
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- <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ashbrener/openclaw-workspace-sync/main/docs/how-it-works.png" alt="How it works — Local Machine syncs to Cloud Provider syncs to Remote Gateway" width="600" />
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- </p>
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+ | Feature | What it does | Cost |
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+ |---------|-------------|------|
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+ | [**Sync**](#sync) | Live mirror of your workspace to/from cloud storage. Three modes: mailbox (safest), mirror, bisync. | Zero LLM cost — pure file ops |
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+ | [**Encrypted Backup**](#encrypted-backups) | Streaming encrypted snapshots of your entire agent system to your own bucket. Automatic retention. | Zero LLM cost, zero extra disk |
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+ Both features use rclone under the hood and share provider credentials. You can use sync alone, backup alone, or both together with different providers — e.g. sync to Dropbox for daily access, backup to R2 for disaster recovery.
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+ ## Install
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+ ```bash
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+ openclaw plugins install openclaw-workspace-sync
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+ ```
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- The remote gateway workspace is the **source of truth**. Changes made by the agent flow down to your local machine through cloud storage. You can send files to the agent through an optional inbox.
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+ Or clone into your extensions directory:
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- **Zero LLM cost.** All sync operations are pure rclone file operations — they never wake the bot or trigger LLM calls.
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+ ```bash
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+ cd ~/.openclaw/extensions
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+ git clone https://github.com/ashbrener/openclaw-workspace-sync workspace-sync
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+ cd workspace-sync && npm install --omit=dev
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+ ```
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- ## Architecture
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+ ## Quick start
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+ ```bash
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+ # Interactive setup wizard (recommended)
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+ openclaw workspace-sync setup
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+ ```
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+ The setup wizard guides you through:
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+ 1. Checking/installing rclone
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+ 2. Selecting cloud provider
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+ 3. Choosing sync mode
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+ 4. Dropbox app folder option (for scoped access)
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+ 5. Background sync interval
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+ 6. OAuth authorization
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+ 7. First sync
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+ Or configure manually — see [Configuration](#configuration) below.
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+ ## Configuration
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+ Add to your `openclaw.json`. The `sync` and `backup` blocks are independent — use one or both:
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "plugins": {
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+ "entries": {
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+ "openclaw-workspace-sync": {
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+ "enabled": true,
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+ "config": {
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+ "sync": {
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+ "provider": "dropbox",
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+ "mode": "mailbox",
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+ "remotePath": "",
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+ "interval": 180,
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+ "onSessionStart": true,
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+ "exclude": [".git/**", "node_modules/**", "*.log"]
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+ },
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+ "backup": {
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+ "enabled": true,
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+ "provider": "s3",
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+ "bucket": "my-backups",
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+ "prefix": "habibi/",
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+ "interval": 86400,
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+ "encrypt": true,
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+ "passphrase": "${BACKUP_PASSPHRASE}",
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+ "include": ["workspace", "config", "cron", "memory"],
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+ "retain": 7
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ > **Flat format still works.** Putting `provider`, `mode`, etc. at the config root (without `sync`) is supported for backwards compatibility. The nested `{ sync, backup }` format is recommended for clarity.
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+ ---
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+ ## Sync
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+ Live workspace mirroring via rclone. The remote gateway workspace is the **source of truth**. Changes made by the agent flow down to your local machine through cloud storage. You can send files to the agent through an optional inbox.
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+ <p align="center">
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+ <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ashbrener/openclaw-workspace-sync/main/docs/how-it-works.png" alt="How it works — Local Machine syncs to Cloud Provider syncs to Remote Gateway" width="600" />
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+ </p>
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  <p align="center">
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  <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ashbrener/openclaw-workspace-sync/main/docs/architecture.png" alt="Plugin architecture — CLI, Hooks, and Sync Manager feed into rclone wrapper" width="600" />
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  </p>
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- ## Sync modes (breaking change in v2.0)
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+ ### Sync modes (breaking change in v2.0)
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  **`mode` is now required.** Previous versions used bidirectional bisync implicitly. Starting with v2.0, you must explicitly set `"mode"` in your config. The plugin will refuse to start and log an error until `mode` is set. This prevents accidental data loss from an unexpected sync direction.
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- The plugin supports three sync modes. Choose the one that fits your workflow:
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  | `mailbox` | Push + inbox/outbox | Workspace pushes to cloud; users drop files in `_outbox` to send them to the agent. **Safest.** |
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  **Upgrading from a previous version?** If you were using bisync before, add `"mode": "bisync"` to your config to preserve the existing behavior. For the safest option, use `"mode": "mailbox"`.
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- ### `mailbox` mode (recommended)
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  The agent workspace is the source of truth. Each sync cycle:
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  Because the push explicitly excludes `_inbox/**` and `_outbox/**`, there is no risk of sync loops or accidental overwrites. Files only flow in one direction through each channel.
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- #### Inbox notifications (optional)
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  By default, mailbox mode is silent — files land in `_inbox` without waking the agent. This keeps costs at zero.
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  "mode": "mailbox",
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  "provider": "dropbox",
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  ```
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- ### `mirror` mode
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  The agent workspace is the source of truth. Every sync cycle copies the latest workspace state down to your local folder. Local files outside the workspace are never sent up.
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  This is safe: even if something goes wrong, only your local copy is affected — the workspace stays untouched.
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+ ##### `ingest` option (mirror mode only)
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  Want to send files to the agent while using mirror mode? Enable the `ingest` option. This creates a local `inbox/` folder (sibling to the sync folder) that syncs one-way **up** to the workspace. Drop a file in the inbox — it appears on the remote workspace. The inbox is separate from the mirror, so there is no risk of overwriting workspace files.
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  > For a more robust file-exchange pattern, consider `mailbox` mode instead. Mailbox uses `rclone move` to drain files (deleting from the source after transfer), which prevents duplicates and is easier to reason about.
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  Full bidirectional sync using rclone bisync. Changes on either side propagate to the other.
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- ## Before your first sync
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- Getting the initial state right prevents data loss. Each mode has different requirements:
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- ### `mailbox` mode — starting state
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- The first sync **pushes** your local workspace to the cloud. This means rclone makes cloud match local exactly — any files on cloud that don't exist locally will be **deleted**.
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- **Recommended starting state:** Local workspace is the source of truth (the agent has been writing here), or local and remote are already identical.
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- rclone sync <remote>:<path> /data/workspace/ --config <config-path> \
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- --exclude '**/__pycache__/**' --exclude '**/node_modules/**' \
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- --verbose
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- ```
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- The first sync **pulls** from cloud to local. Local can be empty, stale, or corrupted — the pull simply overwrites it. **No preparation needed.**
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- The first sync requires `--resync`, which copies everything from both sides to the other. Any stale or unwanted files on either side will propagate.
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- **Recommended starting state:** Both sides are identical, or one side is empty and the other has the data you want. Verify both before running `--resync`.
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- ### General first-sync checklist
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- 1. Run a `--dry-run` first to see what would happen: `openclaw workspace-sync sync --dry-run`
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- 2. Check the output for unexpected deletions
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- 3. If everything looks right, run the actual sync
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- 4. Only then enable periodic sync (`interval` in config)
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- > For maintenance, recovery, and common problems, see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](./TROUBLESHOOTING.md).
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- ## Setup sequence
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- 1. **Configure the plugin** in `openclaw.json` with your provider credentials and `mode`
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- 2. **Verify the remote** is accessible: `openclaw workspace-sync status`
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- 3. **Run a dry-run first** to see what would happen: `openclaw workspace-sync sync --dry-run`
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- 4. **Run the first sync**: `openclaw workspace-sync sync`
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- - In `mailbox` mode, this pushes the workspace and drains the `_outbox`
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- - In `mirror` mode, this pulls the current workspace down
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- - In `bisync` mode, this requires `--resync` to establish the baseline
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- 5. **Enable periodic sync** by setting `interval` in your config
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- ## Install
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- ```
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- ```
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- ## Quick start
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- ```bash
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- ```
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- The setup wizard guides you through:
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- 2. Selecting cloud provider
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- 3. Choosing sync mode
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- 4. Dropbox app folder option (for scoped access)
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- 5. Background sync interval
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- 6. OAuth authorization
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- 7. First sync
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- Or configure manually — see [Configuration](#configuration) below.
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- "enabled": true,
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- "config": {
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- "remotePath": "",
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+ | `localPath` | string | `""` (workspace root) | Relative subfolder within the workspace to sync. Defaults to the workspace root (e.g. `/data/workspace`). Must be a relative path — absolute paths like `"/"` are rejected. Set to a subfolder name like `"shared"` to sync only that directory. |
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- 6. Copy **App key** and **App secret** from Settings
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+ #### `bisync` mode starting state
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356
 
513
- > **Important:** When using an app folder scoped app, set `"remotePath": ""` (empty string) in your config. The app folder **is** the root rclone sees it as `/`. If you set `remotePath` to your app folder name (e.g., `"openclaw-sync"`), rclone will look for a subfolder *inside* the app folder with that name and fail with "directory not found."
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+ The first sync requires `--resync`, which copies everything from both sides to the other. Any stale or unwanted files on either side will propagate.
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515
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- - Token only accesses one folder, not your entire Dropbox
517
- - If token is compromised, blast radius is limited
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- - Clean separation — sync folder lives under `Apps/<your-app-name>/`
359
+ **Recommended starting state:** Both sides are identical, or one side is empty and the other has the data you want. Verify both before running `--resync`.
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520
- ### Dropbox rate limiting
361
+ #### General first-sync checklist
521
362
 
522
- Dropbox enforces API rate limits (`too_many_requests`). If your workspace has many files (10k+), each sync cycle can consume a large number of API calls just for checking. To avoid hitting limits:
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+ 1. Run a `--dry-run` first to see what would happen: `openclaw workspace-sync sync --dry-run`
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+ 2. Check the output for unexpected deletions
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+ 3. If everything looks right, run the actual sync
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+ 4. Only then enable periodic sync (`interval` in config)
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367
 
524
- - **Set `interval` high enough** for the sync to complete between cycles. A workspace with ~40k files takes ~2 minutes to scan. An `interval` of 180 (3 min) is the minimum; 300 (5 min) is safer.
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- - **Use `exclude` patterns liberally** — skip `node_modules`, `.git`, `__pycache__`, build output, and anything you don't need synced. Fewer files = fewer API calls.
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- - **If you see `too_many_requests` errors** in the logs, increase the interval and add more excludes.
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+ > For maintenance, recovery, and common problems, see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](./TROUBLESHOOTING.md).
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528
- ## Understanding sync safety
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+ ### Sync safety
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371
 
530
372
  Cloud sync involves two copies of your data. When things go wrong, one side can overwrite the other. Here is what to keep in mind:
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@@ -536,6 +378,7 @@ Cloud sync involves two copies of your data. When things go wrong, one side can
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378
  **Bisync requires both sides to agree.** Bisync tracks what changed since the last sync. If that tracking state is lost (deploy, disk wipe, moving to a new machine), rclone does not know what changed and requires a `--resync`. A resync copies everything from both sides — if one side has stale or unwanted files, they propagate to the other.
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538
380
  **Common pitfalls to avoid:**
381
+ - Setting `localPath` to an absolute path like `"/"` — this syncs your entire filesystem, not your workspace. The plugin now rejects absolute paths with a clear error. Use `""` for the workspace root or a relative subfolder like `"shared"`.
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  - Changing `remotePath` or `localPath` while periodic sync is enabled
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  - Running `--resync` without checking both sides first
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  - Using `bisync` on container platforms where state is ephemeral
@@ -545,7 +388,7 @@ Cloud sync involves two copies of your data. When things go wrong, one side can
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389
  > For recovery procedures, mode switching, and maintenance tips, see [TROUBLESHOOTING.md](./TROUBLESHOOTING.md).
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- ## Important: `--resync` is destructive (bisync only)
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+ #### Important: `--resync` is destructive (bisync only)
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  **Never use `--resync` unless you know exactly what it does.** The `--resync` flag tells rclone to throw away its knowledge of what has changed and do a full reconciliation — it copies every file that exists on either side to the other side. This means:
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@@ -560,15 +403,15 @@ Normal bisync (without `--resync`) only transfers files that changed since the l
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403
  openclaw workspace-sync sync --resync
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  ```
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- ## Troubleshooting
406
+ ### Sync troubleshooting
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407
 
565
- ### Token expired
408
+ #### Token expired
566
409
 
567
410
  ```bash
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411
  openclaw workspace-sync authorize
569
412
  ```
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571
- ### Conflicts (bisync only)
414
+ #### Conflicts (bisync only)
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415
 
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416
  Files modified on both sides get a `.conflict` suffix. The winner is determined by `conflictResolve` (default: `newer`). To find conflict files:
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419
  find <workspace>/shared -name "*.conflict"
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420
  ```
578
421
 
579
- ### Stale lock files
422
+ #### Stale lock files
580
423
 
581
424
  The plugin automatically handles stale rclone lock files. If a sync is interrupted (timeout, crash, kill), the next run detects the stale lock, clears it, and retries. Lock files older than 15 minutes are treated as expired by rclone's `--max-lock` flag.
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586
429
  rclone deletefile ~/.cache/rclone/bisync/<lockfile>.lck
587
430
  ```
588
431
 
589
- ### Sync times out
432
+ #### Sync times out
590
433
 
591
434
  Increase the `timeout` config (in seconds). The default is 1800 (30 min). For large workspaces:
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@@ -596,28 +439,21 @@ Increase the `timeout` config (in seconds). The default is 1800 (30 min). For la
596
439
  }
597
440
  ```
598
441
 
599
- ### Permission errors
442
+ #### Permission errors
600
443
 
601
444
  ```bash
602
445
  chmod -R 755 <workspace>/shared
603
446
  ```
604
447
 
605
- ## Deployment recommendations
606
-
607
- If you are running OpenClaw on a cloud container (Fly.io, Railway, Render) or a VPS:
448
+ #### Dropbox rate limiting
608
449
 
609
- - **Use a separate persistent volume for the workspace.** Container root filesystems are ephemeral a redeploy wipes everything. Mount a dedicated volume (e.g., Fly.io volumes, EBS, DigitalOcean block storage) at your workspace path so data survives deploys and restarts.
610
- - **Enable daily volume snapshots.** Most cloud providers offer automated snapshots (Fly.io does this by default with 5-day retention). If something goes wrong — a bad sync, accidental deletion, or a failed reorganization — a recent snapshot lets you restore in minutes instead of rebuilding from scratch.
611
- - **Test your restore process.** A backup you have never restored is a backup you do not have. Create a volume from a snapshot at least once to confirm the process works and you know the steps.
612
-
613
- These recommendations apply regardless of whether you use this plugin. Cloud sync adds convenience but is not a substitute for proper backups.
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+ Dropbox enforces API rate limits (`too_many_requests`). If your workspace has many files (10k+), each sync cycle can consume a large number of API calls just for checking. To avoid hitting limits:
614
451
 
615
- ## Security notes
452
+ - **Set `interval` high enough** for the sync to complete between cycles. A workspace with ~40k files takes ~2 minutes to scan. An `interval` of 180 (3 min) is the minimum; 300 (5 min) is safer.
453
+ - **Use `exclude` patterns liberally** — skip `node_modules`, `.git`, `__pycache__`, build output, and anything you don't need synced. Fewer files = fewer API calls.
454
+ - **If you see `too_many_requests` errors** in the logs, increase the interval and add more excludes.
616
455
 
617
- - **Token storage**: rclone tokens are stored in `rclone.conf` with `0600` permissions
618
- - **Sensitive files**: Don't sync secrets, API keys, or credentials
619
- - **Encryption**: Consider [rclone crypt](https://rclone.org/crypt/) for sensitive data
620
- - **App folder**: Use Dropbox app folder access for minimal permissions
456
+ ---
621
457
 
622
458
  ## Encrypted backups
623
459
 
@@ -653,32 +489,6 @@ flowchart TD
653
489
 
654
490
  > **Disk-constrained?** Because backups stream directly, you don't need any free disk space for the backup itself. Only the restore downloads to a staging directory.
655
491
 
656
- ### Configuration
657
-
658
- Add `sync` and `backup` blocks to your plugin config. The backup provider can differ from your sync provider — sync to Dropbox for live mirror, backup to S3 for disaster recovery:
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-
660
- ```json
661
- {
662
- "sync": {
663
- "provider": "dropbox",
664
- "mode": "mailbox",
665
- "remotePath": "",
666
- "interval": 180
667
- },
668
- "backup": {
669
- "enabled": true,
670
- "provider": "s3",
671
- "bucket": "my-backups",
672
- "prefix": "habibi/",
673
- "interval": 86400,
674
- "encrypt": true,
675
- "passphrase": "${BACKUP_PASSPHRASE}",
676
- "include": ["workspace", "config", "cron", "memory"],
677
- "retain": { "daily": 7, "weekly": 4 }
678
- }
679
- }
680
- ```
681
-
682
492
  ### Backup config reference
683
493
 
684
494
  | Key | Type | Default | Description |
@@ -714,7 +524,7 @@ Add `sync` and `backup` blocks to your plugin config. The backup provider can di
714
524
 
715
525
  Default: `["workspace", "config", "cron", "memory"]`
716
526
 
717
- ### CLI commands
527
+ ### Backup CLI commands
718
528
 
719
529
  ```bash
720
530
  # Create a backup now
@@ -740,7 +550,7 @@ openclaw workspace-sync backup status
740
550
 
741
551
  By default, `restore` extracts to a staging directory (`~/.openclaw/.backup-restore/`), not directly over your live workspace. This lets you inspect the contents before copying them into place. Use `--to` to control where files land.
742
552
 
743
- ### Provider examples
553
+ ### Backup provider examples
744
554
 
745
555
  **Cloudflare R2 (free tier: 10GB):**
746
556
 
@@ -801,6 +611,148 @@ By default, `restore` extracts to a staging directory (`~/.openclaw/.backup-rest
801
611
  }
802
612
  ```
803
613
 
614
+ ---
615
+
616
+ ## Provider-specific options
617
+
618
+ These provider blocks work for both sync and backup. Place them inside the `sync` or `backup` config block as needed.
619
+
620
+ **Dropbox with app folder (recommended for security):**
621
+
622
+ ```json
623
+ {
624
+ "provider": "dropbox",
625
+ "remotePath": "",
626
+ "dropbox": {
627
+ "appFolder": true,
628
+ "appKey": "your-app-key",
629
+ "appSecret": "your-app-secret",
630
+ "token": "{\"access_token\":\"...\"}"
631
+ }
632
+ }
633
+ ```
634
+
635
+ With `appFolder: true`, set `remotePath` to `""`. The app folder root is your sync root — do not repeat the app folder name in `remotePath` or rclone will fail with "directory not found."
636
+
637
+ **Google Drive:**
638
+
639
+ ```json
640
+ {
641
+ "provider": "gdrive",
642
+ "remotePath": "openclaw-sync",
643
+ "gdrive": {
644
+ "token": "{\"access_token\":\"...\"}",
645
+ "teamDrive": "0ABcDeFgHiJ",
646
+ "rootFolderId": "folder-id"
647
+ }
648
+ }
649
+ ```
650
+
651
+ `teamDrive` and `rootFolderId` are optional — omit them for personal Google Drive.
652
+
653
+ **OneDrive:**
654
+
655
+ ```json
656
+ {
657
+ "provider": "onedrive",
658
+ "remotePath": "openclaw-sync",
659
+ "onedrive": {
660
+ "token": "{\"access_token\":\"...\"}",
661
+ "driveId": "drive-id",
662
+ "driveType": "business"
663
+ }
664
+ }
665
+ ```
666
+
667
+ `driveType` can be `personal`, `business`, or `sharepoint`. Both fields are optional.
668
+
669
+ **S3 / Cloudflare R2 / Minio:**
670
+
671
+ ```json
672
+ {
673
+ "provider": "s3",
674
+ "remotePath": "openclaw-sync",
675
+ "s3": {
676
+ "endpoint": "https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com",
677
+ "bucket": "your-bucket",
678
+ "region": "us-east-1",
679
+ "accessKeyId": "AKID...",
680
+ "secretAccessKey": "SECRET..."
681
+ }
682
+ }
683
+ ```
684
+
685
+ **Any rclone backend (SFTP, B2, Mega, pCloud, etc.):**
686
+
687
+ ```json
688
+ {
689
+ "provider": "custom",
690
+ "remotePath": "openclaw-sync",
691
+ "custom": {
692
+ "rcloneType": "sftp",
693
+ "rcloneOptions": {
694
+ "host": "example.com",
695
+ "user": "deploy",
696
+ "key_file": "/path/to/key"
697
+ }
698
+ }
699
+ }
700
+ ```
701
+
702
+ The `custom` provider accepts any [rclone backend type](https://rclone.org/overview/) and passes `rcloneOptions` directly to the rclone config. This gives you config-driven access to all 70+ providers without manually editing `rclone.conf`.
703
+
704
+ ### Supported providers
705
+
706
+ | Provider | Config value | Auth method | Config-driven |
707
+ |----------|-------------|-------------|---------------|
708
+ | Dropbox | `dropbox` | OAuth token | Full (token, appKey, appSecret, appFolder) |
709
+ | Google Drive | `gdrive` | OAuth token | Full (token, teamDrive, rootFolderId) |
710
+ | OneDrive | `onedrive` | OAuth token | Full (token, driveId, driveType) |
711
+ | S3/R2/Minio | `s3` | Access keys | Full (endpoint, bucket, region, credentials) |
712
+ | Any rclone backend | `custom` | Varies | Full (rcloneType + rcloneOptions) |
713
+
714
+ All providers are fully config-driven — no manual `rclone.conf` editing needed. The `custom` provider gives access to all [70+ rclone backends](https://rclone.org/overview/) (SFTP, B2, Mega, pCloud, Azure Blob, etc.).
715
+
716
+ ### Dropbox app folder access (recommended)
717
+
718
+ For better security, create a scoped Dropbox app that only accesses a single folder:
719
+
720
+ 1. Go to [Dropbox App Console](https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps)
721
+ 2. Click **Create app** > **Scoped access** > **App folder**
722
+ 3. Name it (e.g., `openclaw-sync`)
723
+ 4. In **Settings** tab, add a **Redirect URI**: `http://localhost:53682/`
724
+ - This is required for rclone's OAuth flow to work. Without it, Dropbox returns "Invalid redirect_uri" during authorization.
725
+ 5. In **Permissions** tab, enable:
726
+ - `files.metadata.read` / `files.metadata.write`
727
+ - `files.content.read` / `files.content.write`
728
+ 6. Copy **App key** and **App secret** from Settings
729
+
730
+ > **Important:** When using an app folder scoped app, set `"remotePath": ""` (empty string) in your config. The app folder **is** the root — rclone sees it as `/`. If you set `remotePath` to your app folder name (e.g., `"openclaw-sync"`), rclone will look for a subfolder *inside* the app folder with that name and fail with "directory not found."
731
+
732
+ Benefits:
733
+ - Token only accesses one folder, not your entire Dropbox
734
+ - If token is compromised, blast radius is limited
735
+ - Clean separation — sync folder lives under `Apps/<your-app-name>/`
736
+
737
+ ---
738
+
739
+ ## Deployment recommendations
740
+
741
+ If you are running OpenClaw on a cloud container (Fly.io, Railway, Render) or a VPS:
742
+
743
+ - **Use a separate persistent volume for the workspace.** Container root filesystems are ephemeral — a redeploy wipes everything. Mount a dedicated volume (e.g., Fly.io volumes, EBS, DigitalOcean block storage) at your workspace path so data survives deploys and restarts.
744
+ - **Enable daily volume snapshots.** Most cloud providers offer automated snapshots (Fly.io does this by default with 5-day retention). If something goes wrong — a bad sync, accidental deletion, or a failed reorganization — a recent snapshot lets you restore in minutes instead of rebuilding from scratch.
745
+ - **Test your restore process.** A backup you have never restored is a backup you do not have. Create a volume from a snapshot at least once to confirm the process works and you know the steps.
746
+ - **Use encrypted backups for off-site disaster recovery.** Volume snapshots protect against accidental deletes, but not against provider outages or account issues. Streaming encrypted backups to a separate provider (e.g., R2, B2) gives you a fully independent recovery path.
747
+
748
+ ## Security notes
749
+
750
+ - **Token storage**: rclone tokens are stored in `rclone.conf` with `0600` permissions
751
+ - **Sensitive files**: Don't sync secrets, API keys, or credentials
752
+ - **Encryption**: Backups support AES-256 client-side encryption. For sync, consider [rclone crypt](https://rclone.org/crypt/) for sensitive data.
753
+ - **App folder**: Use Dropbox app folder access for minimal permissions
754
+ - **Passphrase safety**: Use environment variables (`${BACKUP_PASSPHRASE}`) — never hardcode passphrases in config files
755
+
804
756
  ## Development
805
757
 
806
758
  ```bash