OpenClaw Backup & Restore on Strix Halo (2026)

Back up your OpenClaw agent state, wipe everything, and restore from scratch -- proving the backup actually works. One command to create, one to verify, and a manual restore since there's no restore subcommand yet. Plus maintenance basics: updates, key rotation, and model cleanup. Full written guide: https://www.localhake.com/content/openclaw-backup-restore-maintenance Recommended Gear Some links are affiliate links -- I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. GMKtec EVO X2 (AI MAX+ 395, 128GB) - Featured in this video: https://amzn.to/4rJsga0 Minisforum MS-S1 MAX (AI MAX+ 395, 128GB): https://amzn.to/4uUZMg7 Beelink GTR9 Pro (AI MAX+ 395, 128GB): https://amzn.to/3PO5gt4 GEEKOM A9 Mega (AI MAX+ 395, 128GB): https://amzn.to/4lWatuZ Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:49 What the Backup Covers (and Doesn't) 1:47 Creating the Backup 2:43 Inspecting & Verifying the Archive 3:17 Off-Machine Storage (3-2-1 Rule) 3:56 Recording State Before Wipe 4:29 Wiping Everything 4:56 Restoring from Backup 5:47 Verifying the Restore 6:09 End-to-End Pipeline Test 6:41 Maintenance & Useful Options 8:10 What's Next: HTTPS & n8n This is Part 5 of a 6-part series: Part 1: Agent Setup https://youtube.com/watch?v=_xKJE0Olid0 Part 2: AI Incident Response with Uptime Kuma https://youtube.com/watch?v=o9t7_1Mn8iE Part 3: Self-Hosted Matrix Command Center https://youtube.com/watch?v=MfD00eDPnxU Part 4: Local Model Shootout https://youtube.com/watch?v=7KOebtGHWm0 Part 5: Backup, Restore & Maintenance (this video) Part 6: HTTPS & Clean URLs with Caddy https://youtube.com/watch?v=69UZ7HApkgI #homelab #openclaw #backup #selfhosted #strixhalo