A specialized utility that monitors GitHub for new Clawdbot releases and provides non-intrusive notifications including release highlights.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clawdbot-release-check
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install clawdbot-release-check using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Clawdbot Release Check?
Clawdbot Release Check is a productivity-focused tool designed to keep developers and users in sync with the latest advancements in the Clawdbot ecosystem. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, this utility automates the tedious task of checking GitHub repositories for updates, ensuring that you are always aware of new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements without having to manually track release pages.
The skill is built with developer experience in mind, offering a "no nagging" approach. It intelligently manages its own state to ensure that you receive exactly one notification per new version. Whether you are running a single instance or managing a complex deployment, this skill provides the transparency needed to maintain a cutting-edge setup with minimal effort.
Clawdbot Release Check Use Cases
- Automating the tracking of official software updates for the Clawdbot platform.
- Receiving summarized release notes and highlights directly in the terminal or via Telegram.
- Managing update cycles across multiple developer environments by checking local version status.
- Reducing manual overhead by scheduling recurring update checks via cron jobs.
How Clawdbot Release Check Works
- The skill queries the GitHub API for the latest release data from the clawdbot/clawdbot repository.
- It locates your local installation and extracts the current version number from the package.json file.
- The tool compares the local version against the remote version to determine if an update is available.
- If a newer version is detected, it parses the release notes to extract key highlights and improvements.
- It references a local state file to verify if a notification for the current version has already been issued.
- If a notification is required, it triggers a terminal output or a Telegram alert based on your configuration.
Clawdbot Release Check Setup
To install the skill using the hub, execute the following command:
clawdhub install clawdbot-release-check
For automated daily checks at a specific time (e.g., 9am) with Telegram integration, run the setup script:
{baseDir}/scripts/setup.sh --telegram YOUR_TELEGRAM_ID
After configuration, restart the system gateway to initialize the background processes:
launchctl kickstart -k gui/$(id -u)/com.clawdis.gateway
Clawdbot Release Check Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill maintains local persistence to optimize performance and prevent redundant notifications within the Openclaw Skills framework:
| File Path | Content Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
~/.clawdbot/clawdbot-release-check-state.json |
JSON | Tracks the lastNotifiedVersion and the timestamp of the last successful check. |
~/.clawdbot/clawdbot-release-check-cache.json |
JSON | Caches GitHub API responses for 24 hours to minimize network calls and stay within rate limits. |
Clawdbot Release Check Advanced Features
- Telegram Integration: Support for remote notifications to keep you updated even when away from your workstation.
- Custom Scheduling: Flexible cron job setup via the included setup script to define specific check intervals.
- Silent Caching: Intelligent 24-hour cache TTL for release data and highlights to ensure fast execution.
- Version History: The
--all-highlightsflag allows users to see release notes for every version they missed since their last update. - Manual State Management: Built-in flags like
--forceand--resetfor power users to test notification logic or clear local history.
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