auto-updater
Automatically update OpenClaw every night. Use when the user wants their agent to stay up-to-date with the latest OpenClaw version. Runs a cron job that stops the gateway, runs the update, and restarts. Triggered when user mentions: "update yourself", "auto update", "nightly update", "keep updated", "self update", or any variation of updating the agent.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater --skill auto-updater- 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 auto-updater 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.
Auto-Updater Skill
This skill keeps OpenClaw updated by running a nightly cron job that executes an external shell script — so the update works even when the gateway restarts.
Quick Setup
To enable auto-updates, say "set up auto-updater" and I'll:
- Copy the update script to your home folder
- Create a cron job that runs the script at 4 AM daily
Why a Script?
The agent can't run commands while the gateway is restarting. We use a standalone shell script that runs independently of the agent.
The Update Script
#!/bin/bash
# OpenClaw Auto-Updater
openclaw gateway stop
openclaw update.run
openclaw gateway start
Change Update Time
Tell me "change update time to [time]" and I'll update the cron schedule.
Manual Update
Say "update yourself now" and I'll run the script immediately.
Troubleshooting
Check the log file: ~/openclaw-update.log
FAQ
What does the auto-updater skill do?
Automatically update OpenClaw every night. Use when the user wants their agent to stay up-to-date with the latest OpenClaw version. Runs a cron job that stops the gateway, runs the update, and restarts. Triggered when user mentions: "update yourself", "auto update", "nightly update", "keep updated", "self update", or any variation of updating the agent.
How do I install auto-updater?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater --skill auto-updater 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/auto-updater/ (personal) or .claude/skills/auto-updater/ (project).
Which AI agents can use auto-updater?
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 auto-updater 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 auto-updater?
It is published by teylersf in teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater. It has 1,234 recorded installs.
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