auto-updater

Automate daily Clawdbot and installed skill updates via cron schedule.

239|30|Updated Jan 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jdrhyne/agent-skills --skill auto-updater-jdrhyne
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Skill: auto-updater
Source: https://github.com/jdrhyne/agent-skills/tree/main/clawdbot/auto-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jdrhyne/agent-skills --skill auto-updater-jdrhyne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the daily updating of Clawdbot and all installed skills, eliminating manual checks and restarts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scheduled updates: Runs daily to check for and apply Clawdbot and skill updates.
  • Status reporting: Sends a concise summary of what changed after each run.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers and admins who want hands-off maintenance of their bot ecosystem.

Quick Start

Configure a daily update job that updates Clawdbot and all installed skills and reports results.

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-updater

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate daily skill updates for Clawdbot without manual intervention?

Automated daily skill updates for Clawdbot run on a cron-based schedule, checking and applying updates automatically. This eliminates manual checks and restarts, ensuring the bot ecosystem stays current hands-off.

Can I schedule nightly maintenance tasks to update Clawdbot in a production environment?

Nightly maintenance tasks for Clawdbot are supported in production environments through a cron-based schedule. The updater executes update commands during nightly refreshes and reports a concise summary of changes applied.

What is the best way to keep installed skills updated and track what changed?

Keeping installed skills updated is handled by a daily automated job that applies updates and generates status reporting. After each run, it sends a concise summary of what changed, providing full visibility into maintenance results.

Do I need any dependencies or external libraries to run automated updates on Clawdbot?

No external dependencies or libraries are required to run automated updates on Clawdbot. The skill operates independently using a built-in cron-based schedule to execute update commands and report results.

Why does my bot ecosystem require nightly refreshes instead of manual updates?

Nightly refreshes prevent the bot ecosystem from falling behind on updates, which can cause compatibility issues. Automated daily maintenance ensures Clawdbot and all installed skills remain synchronized without manual oversight.

Are there limitations to using a cron-based schedule for bot maintenance?

Cron-based maintenance runs daily on a fixed schedule, meaning updates are not applied in real time. If immediate updates are needed between scheduled runs, manual intervention would still be required.