| name | auto-updater |
| description | 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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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 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
