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localsetup-linux-patcher

Automates Linux patching and Docker updates across multiple hosts via PatchMon and OpenClaw.

3|2|Updated Dec 25, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#docker#linux#ssh#patching#openclaw#patchmon
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cptnfren/localsetup --skill localsetup-linux-patcher
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: localsetup-linux-patcher
Source: https://github.com/cptnfren/localsetup/tree/main/_localsetup/skills/localsetup-linux-patcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cptnfren/localsetup --skill localsetup-linux-patcher

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, ssh, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automates the secure patching of Linux servers across many hosts, ensuring timely security updates with minimal manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PatchMon-driven automatic host detection to identify which servers need updates.
  • Host-only and full updates (including Docker image refresh and container recreation) with optional dry-run.
  • Docker path auto-detection and per-host configuration for mixed environments.
  • SSH key-based authentication and restricted passwordless sudo for secure operations.
  • Supports Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, Amazon Linux, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS, and SUSE.

Quick Start

Install and configure the skill, then run the automated patch workflow with PatchMon or patch a single host manually.

Frequently Asked Questions about localsetup-linux-patcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Linux patching across multiple hosts with SSH?▼

Automate Linux patching across multiple hosts by coordinating updates via PatchMon and OpenClaw using SSH key-based authentication, which requires passwordless sudo on target servers to execute commands securely.

Can I update Docker containers alongside Linux server patches?▼

Yes, you can perform full updates that include Docker image refresh and container recreation alongside standard Linux server patches, with optional dry-run support to validate changes before execution.

What Linux distributions are supported for automated patching?▼

Automated Linux patching supports Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky, CentOS, Amazon Linux, and SUSE, coordinating host-only or full updates across mixed environments.

Does the automated patching workflow support dry-run execution?▼

Yes, the automated patching workflow supports optional dry-run execution, allowing you to test host-only or full updates including Docker image refreshes before applying changes.

How does Docker path auto-detection work for mixed server environments?▼

Docker path auto-detection identifies installation paths automatically on each host, allowing per-host configuration that accommodates mixed server environments during full update workflows.

What are the requirements for automated SSH patching workflows?▼

Automated SSH patching workflows require curl, jq, and ssh installed locally, alongside SSH key authentication, passwordless sudo on target hosts, and valid PatchMon credentials for automatic detection.

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