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billy-emergency-repair
- Neill explicitly requests Billy system repair.
# Billy Emergency Repair Skill
## Use When
- Neill explicitly requests Billy system repair
- Neill reports Billy authentication/gateway issues
- Neill says "fix Billy" or "Billy is down"
- Billy system appears unresponsive to Neill
## Don't Use When
- Billy is working fine
- Issue is not authentication-related
- Anyone other than Neill requests the repair
- Routine maintenance (not emergency)
## AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED
โ ๏ธ **NEILL-ONLY COMMAND** โ ๏ธ
Only Neill can authorize emergency repairs to Billy. Never run without explicit Neill authorization.
## Usage
### Standard Repair (Recommended)
```bash
# Switch to Opus for enhanced diagnostics
export OPENCLAW_MODEL_OVERRIDE="anthropic/claude-opus-4-6"
# Run authorized repair
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/emergency-repair/fix-billy-auth.sh --authorized-by Neill
```
### Setup (Run Once)
```bash
# Set up SSH keys first time
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/emergency-repair/setup-billy-repair-keys.sh
```
## What It Does
1. **Verifies Neill's authorization** (security check)
2. **SSH into Billy** (EC2 via Tailscale)
3. **Backs up Billy's config** (safety first)
4. **Clears stale authentication tokens** (removes .token, device*.json)
5. **Removes hardcoded tokens** (prevents repeat issues)
6. **Restarts Billy's gateway** (fresh start)
7. **Verifies repair success** (tests authentication)
8. **Logs everything** (full audit trail)
9. **Reports back to Neill** (success/failure)
## Typical Conversation Flow
**Neill:** "SAPCONET, Billy is showing authentication errors again, please fix him"
**SAPCONET Response:**
```
๐จ Emergency repair authorized by Neill
๐ง Switching to Opus model for enhanced diagnostics
๐ Connecting to Billy via SSH...
๐ Backing up Billy's configuration...
๐งน Clearing stale authentication tokens...
โ ๏ธ Found hardcoded token - removing...
๐ Restarting Billy's gateway...
โณ Waiting for startup...
๐งช Testing authentication...
โ
SUCCESS: Billy's authentication restored!
๐ Repair completed in 45 seconds
```
## Error Handling
### SSH Connection Failed
- Check Billy is online
- Verify Tailscale connectivity
- Confirm SSH key is installed on Billy
### Repair Failed
- Manual intervention required
- Provide Neill with full error logs
- Escalate with specific diagnostic info
### Uncertain Result
- Gateway responds but status unclear
- Recommend Neill verify manually
- Provide repair log for analysis
## Security Features
- **Neill-only authorization** - Script rejects unauthorized use
- **SSH key authentication** - Secure connection to Billy
- **Full audit logging** - Every action is recorded
- **Config backups** - Original settings preserved
- **Non-destructive** - Only removes auth tokens
## Prerequisites
- SSH key must be installed on Billy (one-time setup)
- Tailscale connectivity between SAPCONET and Billy
- Billy must be online and accessible
## Files Created
- `/home/neill/.openclaw/workspace/output/billy-repair-YYYYMMDD-HHMM.log`
- `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json.pre-repair-YYYYMMDD-HHMM` (backup on Billy)
## Testing
```bash
# Test SSH connection
ssh -i ~/.ssh/billy-repair-key [email protected] 'echo "Connection works"'
# Dry run (check authorization)
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/scripts/emergency-repair/fix-billy-auth.sh
# Should show: "UNAUTHORIZED: This repair requires Neill's explicit authorization"
```
## Troubleshooting
If repair consistently fails:
1. Check Billy's system logs
2. Verify OpenClaw installation integrity
3. Consider full OpenClaw reinstall
4. Check for deeper system issues (disk space, permissions, etc.)
Remember: This is for **authentication emergencies only**. Use Opus model for complex diagnostics.
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