auto-updater

Update Clawbot core and installed skills on a cron schedule.

1|Updated Jan 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xdrshjr/JR-Agent-Skills --skill auto-updater-xdrshjr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: auto-updater
Source: https://github.com/xdrshjr/JR-Agent-Skills/tree/main/auto-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xdrshjr/JR-Agent-Skills --skill auto-updater-xdrshjr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates keeping Clawbot and all installed skills up to date, reducing manual maintenance and ensuring security and feature parity across your agent environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Clawbot updates: Keeps the core Clawbot current without manual checks.
  • Automatic skill updates: Refreshes all installed skills via the ClawdHub registry.
  • Daily summaries: Sends a concise report detailing what changed after each run.

Quick Start

Ask Clawbot to enable daily auto-updates for Clawbot and all skills. Then manually add the cron job: clawdbot 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 Clawbot updates and update all skills. Report what was updated."

Frequently Asked Questions about auto-updater

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update Clawbot and all installed skills?

Automatically update Clawbot and installed skills by enabling the auto-updater Skill and adding a daily cron job. The cron schedule triggers clawdbot update --all to refresh skills and runs Clawbot doctor migrations to keep the core current.

What is the best way to schedule daily maintenance for a multi-skill Clawbot environment?

Daily maintenance for a multi-skill environment is best handled by a cron-based schedule. Configuring a daily cron job with an isolated session ensures Clawbot core and all installed skills refresh automatically without manual intervention.

How do I run Clawbot doctor migrations when updating the core?

Clawbot doctor migrations run automatically when the auto-updater executes. The update process enforces these migrations during the core Clawbot refresh to ensure system stability and apply necessary schema changes.

Can I use cron to automate skill updates on a remote server?

Yes, cron automates skill updates on remote servers. The auto-updater uses a configurable cron entry to trigger clawdbot update --all across standalone deployments and remote environments, delivering a summary report of changes after each run.

Do I need to manually add the cron job for daily Clawbot auto-updates?

Yes, you must manually add the cron job. After asking Clawbot to enable daily auto-updates, add the specified cron command with your desired schedule, timezone, and isolated session settings to trigger the automatic update process.