update

Detect and update outdated CodeClaw-managed files while preserving user customizations.

10|Updated Mar 4, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #versioning #customization #config #update #pipelines #codeclaw

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npx skills add https://github.com/dnviti/codeclaw --skill update-dnviti

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update
Source: https://github.com/dnviti/codeclaw/tree/main/skills/update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dnviti/codeclaw --skill update-dnviti

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

CodeClaw-managed files often drift from the latest plugin templates; this Skill automates detection of outdated files and applies updates while preserving user customizations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Detect outdated pipelines, scripts, prompts, skills, and platform instructions
Update only outdated files while preserving user customizations
Validate updated files and CodeClaw markers if a project-context.md exists
Provide a changelog-style summary of changes and status afterward

Quick Start

Run the update flow to scan for outdated files and apply customized-preserving updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about update

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I update outdated CI pipeline templates while preserving custom changes?▼

You can update outdated CI pipeline templates while preserving customizations using automated file detection. The update Skill scans CodeClaw-managed files across pipelines and scripts, applying selective updates that honor CodeClaw markers to keep user modifications intact.

What is CodeClaw file versioning and how does it detect outdated scripts?▼

CodeClaw file versioning detects outdated scripts by comparing active plugin versions against project configuration via SH context. This mechanism identifies drifted pipelines, prompts, and platform instructions requiring synchronization with the latest managed templates.

Does the update flow work with both GitHub and GitLab workflows?▼

Yes, the update flow works with both GitHub and GitLab workflows. It targets projects using CodeClaw plugins, enabling selective file updates across pipelines, scripts, and platform instructions regardless of whether the repository operates on GitHub or GitLab.

How do I validate updated CodeClaw files after applying template updates?▼

You validate updated CodeClaw files after applying template updates by leveraging a project-context.md file. The Skill validates updated files and CodeClaw markers if this context file exists, providing a changelog-style summary of changes and status afterward.

Can I selectively update only specific outdated files instead of the entire project?▼

Yes, you can selectively update only specific outdated files instead of the entire project. The Skill compares plugin versions and applies updates exclusively to files detected as outdated, preserving user customizations across pipelines, scripts, prompts, skills, and platform instructions.