An automated monitoring tool that analyzes GitHub releases and provides tailored update recommendations for your AI agent environment.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-update-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 openclaw-update-check 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 Update Checker?
The OpenClaw Update Checker is a vital utility designed for developers who want to stay informed about the latest core improvements without the risks associated with blind auto-updates. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, this tool monitors official GitHub releases, fetches detailed Release Notes, and uses AI to analyze the significance of the changes. It specifically looks for security patches, major features, and breaking changes that might impact your current setup.
By synthesizing technical release data into actionable advice, this skill ensures you only update when it provides clear value or critical fixes. It functions as a bridge between the rapid development of AI tools and the stability required for production environments, providing a professional approach to version management.
OpenClaw Update Checker Use Cases
- Automatically monitoring for critical security updates and high-priority bug fixes.
- Evaluating the impact of breaking changes on your local configuration before initiating an upgrade.
- Staying informed about new model support or feature additions like PDF analysis tools.
- Centralizing version alerts for team environments via Feishu or messaging integrations.
How OpenClaw Update Checker Works
- The skill triggers via a manual command or a scheduled daily cron job to check the local version using the CLI.
- It fetches the latest content from the official GitHub releases page using integrated web tools.
- The skill analyzes the Release Notes to categorize updates into important features, security fixes, breaking changes, or general bug fixes.
- It generates a summarized report comparing the current version against the latest release.
- The final recommendation and summary are pushed to the user through configured communication channels like Feishu or internal messages.
OpenClaw Update Checker Setup
To start using this capability within your Openclaw Skills collection, follow these configuration steps:
# Verify your current CLI version
openclaw version
# Configure your notification webhook (e.g., Feishu)
openclaw config set NOTIFY_WEBHOOK="https://open.feishu.cn/open-apis/bot/v2/hook/xxx"
# Add a daily cron job for automated checking (9:00 AM)
0 9 * * * openclaw run update-checker
OpenClaw Update Checker Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes versioning data into a structured format for clear reporting:
| Attribute | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Current Version | The version currently installed on the host | String (vYYYY.M.D) |
| Latest Version | The most recent version found on GitHub | String (vYYYY.M.D) |
| Analysis Category | Classification (Security, Feature, Breaking Change) | Enum |
| Recommendation | Logic-based advice (Update / Wait) | String |
| Summary | A Markdown-formatted list of key changes | String (Markdown) |
OpenClaw Update Checker Advanced Features
- Intelligent Breaking Change detection that alerts users specifically about configuration incompatibilities.
- Multi-channel notification support including Feishu Document integration and system messaging.
- Customizable analysis thresholds to prioritize security-only updates or early-access features.
- Non-intrusive operation that provides update commands for reference without forcing system changes.
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