qwencloud-update-check
Check for qwencloud-ai updates and notify the user when a new version is available. TRIGGER when: user asks to check for updates, check version, asks 'is there a new version', 'latest version', 'update skills', 'check update', or any other qwen skill delegates to this skill, or user explicitly invokes this skill by name (e.g. use qwencloud-update-check). DO NOT TRIGGER when: non-update-related tasks, general version questions about other software.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/qwencloud/qwencloud-ai --skill qwencloud-update-check- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads qwencloud-update-check automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Qwen Update Checker
Automatic version checker for the qwencloud/qwencloud-ai skill pack. Compares the locally installed version against the latest release on GitHub and notifies the user when an update is available.
This skill is referenced by all other qwencloud/qwencloud-ai. When any skill runs, it checks if this skill is installed and delegates version checking here.
How It Works
- Reads the installed version from
version.json(theversionfield bundled with this skill). - Fetches the latest version from the remote repository (GitHub raw content).
- Compares versions using semver. Returns
{"has_update": true}if a newer version exists. - Records the check timestamp (
last_interaction) in<repo_root>/.agents/state.jsonto rate-limit network requests to once every 24 hours.
Usage
Other skills invoke this script automatically. You can also run it manually:
python3 <path-to-this-skill>/scripts/check_update.py --print-response
CLI Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
--print-response | Print result as formatted JSON to stdout |
--force | Bypass 24-hour rate limit and check immediately |
Output Format
{
"has_update": true
}
Configuration
| Environment Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
QWEN_SKILLS_REPO | qwencloud/qwencloud-ai | GitHub repo for remote version check |
State File
The last_interaction timestamp is stored at <repo_root>/.agents/state.json for rate-limiting. Check results are not cached in the state file. This file persists across sessions and is shared with gossamer.py for fatigue control.
FAQ
What does the qwencloud-update-check skill do?
Check for qwencloud-ai updates and notify the user when a new version is available. TRIGGER when: user asks to check for updates, check version, asks 'is there a new version', 'latest version', 'update skills', 'check update', or any other qwen skill delegates to this skill, or user explicitly invokes this skill by name (e.g. use qwencloud-update-check). DO NOT TRIGGER when: non-update-related tasks, general version questions about other software.
How do I install qwencloud-update-check?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/qwencloud/qwencloud-ai --skill qwencloud-update-check in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/qwencloud-update-check/ (personal) or .claude/skills/qwencloud-update-check/ (project).
Which AI agents can use qwencloud-update-check?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is qwencloud-update-check safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains qwencloud-update-check?
It is published by qwencloud in qwencloud/qwencloud-ai. It has 1,621 recorded installs.
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