A specialized skill designed to automate the process of updating OpenClaw to the latest version via npm and restarting the gateway.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-self-update
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 openclaw-self-update using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is OpenClaw Self-Update?
The OpenClaw Self-Update skill provides a streamlined workflow for maintaining your AI agent environment. By integrating directly with the npm registry, it allows users to synchronize their local installation with the latest official releases, ensuring that all Openclaw Skills benefit from the most recent performance improvements and security patches.
This utility is specifically optimized for npm-based installations, offering a reliable alternative to git-based updates. It handles the complexity of stopping services, fetching new binaries, and re-initializing the gateway, making it an essential tool for developers who prioritize uptime and stability.
OpenClaw Self-Update Use Cases
- Upgrading a local OpenClaw instance when a new version is released.
- Checking for version mismatches between the current install and the npm registry.
- Automating the gateway restart sequence during a software maintenance window.
- Resolving environment issues by performing a fresh update to the latest stable build.
How OpenClaw Self-Update Works
- Identifies the current version of the local installation using built-in versioning commands.
- Queries the npm registry to detect if a newer version is available for the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
- Stops the running gateway process to prevent file locks during the installation.
- Executes the global npm installation command to pull the latest package.
- Restarts the gateway service and verifies the new version number to ensure a successful transition.
OpenClaw Self-Update Setup
To use this skill, ensure you have an active Node.js environment. You can perform a quick update using the following commands:
# Verify your current version
openclaw --version
# Install the latest update via npm
npm install -g openclaw@latest
# Restart the gateway to apply changes
openclaw gateway restart
For automated workflows within Openclaw Skills, you can run the provided update script:
bash scripts/update.sh
OpenClaw Self-Update Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages version data and service states through the following schema:
| Component | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Version String | SemVer | The semantic version identifier for the current and latest builds. |
| Gateway Status | Process State | Tracks whether the service is running, stopped, or restarting. |
| npm Registry | External API | The source of truth for package metadata and binary updates. |
OpenClaw Self-Update Advanced Features
- Scripted automation for unattended updates and version checking.
- Intelligent gateway management that handles stop and start sequences automatically.
- Integration with system-wide npm paths to ensure global availability of Openclaw Skills.
- Detailed changelog reporting to summarize new features and fixes after an upgrade.
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