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auto-updater

Automatically update ThinkFleetBot and all installed skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.

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ThinkfleetAI/thinkfleet-engine
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auto-updater
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Automatically update ThinkFleetBot and all installed skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.
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{"version":"1.0.0","thinkfleetbot":{"emoji":"🔄","os":["darwin","linux"]}}
# Auto-Updater Skill Keep your ThinkFleetBot and skills up to date automatically with daily update checks. ## What It Does This skill sets up a daily cron job that: 1. Updates ThinkFleetBot itself (via `thinkfleetbot doctor` or package manager) 2. Updates all installed skills (via `thinkfleet-hub update --all`) 3. Messages you with a summary of what was updated ## Setup ### Quick Start Ask ThinkFleetBot to set up the auto-updater: ``` Set up daily auto-updates for yourself and all your skills. ``` Or manually add the cron job: ```bash thinkfleetbot cron add \ --name "Daily Auto-Update" \ --cron "0 4 * * *" \ --tz "America/Los_Angeles" \ --session isolated \ --wake now \ --deliver \ --message "Run daily auto-updates: check for ThinkFleetBot updates and update all skills. Report what was updated." ``` ### Configuration Options | Option | Default | Description | |--------|---------|-------------| | Time | 4:00 AM | When to run updates (use `--cron` to change) | | Timezone | System default | Set with `--tz` | | Delivery | Main session | Where to send the update summary | ## How Updates Work ### ThinkFleetBot Updates For **npm/pnpm/bun installs**: ```bash npm update -g thinkfleetbot@latest # or: pnpm update -g thinkfleetbot@latest # or: bun update -g thinkfleetbot@latest ``` For **source installs** (git checkout): ```bash thinkfleetbot update ``` Always run `thinkfleetbot doctor` after updating to apply migrations. ### Skill Updates ```bash thinkfleet-hub update --all ``` This checks all installed skills against the registry and updates any with new versions available. ## Update Summary Format After updates complete, you'll receive a message like: ``` 🔄 Daily Auto-Update Complete **ThinkFleetBot**: Updated to v2026.1.10 (was v2026.1.9) **Skills Updated (3)**: - prd: 2.0.3 → 2.0.4 - browser: 1.2.0 → 1.2.1 - nano-banana-pro: 3.1.0 → 3.1.2 **Skills Already Current (5)**: gemini, sag, things-mac, himalaya, peekaboo No issues encountered. ``` ## Manual Commands Check for updates without applying: ```bash thinkfleet-hub update --all --dry-run ``` View current skill versions: ```bash thinkfleet-hub list ``` Check ThinkFleetBot version: ```bash thinkfleetbot --version ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Updates Not Running 1. Verify cron is enabled: check `cron.enabled` in config 2. Confirm Gateway is running continuously 3. Check cron job exists: `thinkfleetbot cron list` ### Update Failures If an update fails, the summary will include the error. Common fixes: - **Permission errors**: Ensure the Gateway user can write to skill directories - **Network errors**: Check internet connectivity - **Package conflicts**: Run `thinkfleetbot doctor` to diagnose ### Disabling Auto-Updates Remove the cron job: ```bash thinkfleetbot cron remove "Daily Auto-Update" ``` Or disable temporarily in config: ```json { "cron": { "enabled": false } } ``` ## Resources - [ThinkFleetBot Updating Guide](https://docs.thinkfleet.dev/install/updating) - [ThinkFleet Hub CLI](https://docs.thinkfleet.dev/tools/thinkfleet-hub) - [Cron Jobs](https://docs.thinkfleet.dev/cron)
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