auto-updater

Automate daily updates for Clawdbot and installed skills via cron.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ViewWay/openclaw-skills --skill auto-updater-viewway
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Skill: auto-updater
Source: https://github.com/ViewWay/openclaw-skills/tree/main/auto-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ViewWay/openclaw-skills --skill auto-updater-viewway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Automatically performs daily updates for Clawdbot and all installed skills, reducing manual maintenance and ensuring system versions stay current.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated daily update checks for Clawdbot and skills via built-in commands (clawdbot doctor, clawdhub update --all).
  • Flexible installation support: handles npm/pnpm/bun global installs or source installs.
  • Post-update health checks and a concise summary to aid auditing and rollback if needed.
  • Suitable for personal workstations, production servers, and team environments to maintain consistency across deployments.

Quick Start

Ask Clawbot to enable daily auto-updates for Clawdbot and all installed skills, then let the built-in cron schedule handle future runs.

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 updates for Clawdbot and installed skills?

To automate daily updates, enable the built-in cron schedule to run daily update checks. This performs automated maintenance for Clawdbot and all installed skills, ensuring your system versions stay current without manual intervention.

Can I use automated updates on a server with a source install instead of npm?

Yes, automated updates support flexible installations including npm, pnpm, bun global installs, and source installs. This allows consistent maintenance across personal workstations, production servers, and team environments regardless of setup.

How do post-update health checks work for Clawdbot maintenance?

Post-update health checks run automatically after updates using clawdbot doctor. They provide a concise summary of changes to aid auditing, helping you verify system health and rollback if needed.

What is the best way to keep skills updated across team environments?

The best way to keep skills updated across team environments is enabling daily auto-updates. The built-in cron schedule integrates with clawdhub update --all to maintain version consistency across all deployments automatically.

Why does my manual Clawdbot maintenance routine fail on different package managers?

Manual maintenance fails when it doesn't account for different package managers. Automated updates handle npm, pnpm, and bun installs uniformly, executing clawdbot doctor and clawdhub update --all regardless of installation method.

Do I need to manually trigger clawdhub update --all every time?

No, you do not need to manually trigger clawdhub update --all. Once you enable daily auto-updates, the built-in cron schedule handles future runs automatically, executing updates and summarizing changes.