# system-change

> Standard procedure for making changes to NOVA's host system (AWS EC2). Ensures all modifications are logged.

- Author: NOVA
- Repository: NOVA-Openclaw/clawd-workspace
- Version: 20260207131035
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- Last Updated: 2026-02-07
- Source: https://github.com/NOVA-Openclaw/clawd-workspace
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@NOVA-Openclaw/clawd-workspace~system-change:20260207131035

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name: system-change
description: Standard procedure for making changes to NOVA's host system (AWS EC2). Ensures all modifications are logged.
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# System Change

## Tools

- `psql`
- `systemctl`
- `apt`
- `nmap`

## Procedure

1. {'note': 'Check with I)ruid if unsure', 'step': 1, 'action': 'Verify the change is necessary and approved'}
2. {'step': 2, 'action': 'Document current state before change', 'command': 'Record what exists before modifying'}
3. {'note': 'Use appropriate commands (systemctl, apt, etc.)', 'step': 3, 'action': 'Make the change'}
4. {'step': 4, 'action': 'Verify the change succeeded', 'command': 'Test that the modification worked as expected'}
5. {'step': 5, 'action': 'Log to database', 'command': "INSERT INTO events (event_date, title, description, source) VALUES (NOW(), 'System: <summary>', '<detailed description>', 'system_change');"}
6. {'step': 6, 'action': 'Link event to home location', 'command': 'INSERT INTO event_places (event_id, place_id) VALUES ((SELECT id FROM events ORDER BY id DESC LIMIT 1), 17);'}
7. {'file': 'memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md', 'step': 7, 'action': 'Update daily memory file if significant'}