A specialized management tool for checking, applying, and verifying updates to the OpenClaw platform and its core components.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-update-skill
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-skill 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 Skill?
The OpenClaw Update Skill is an essential utility for developers and administrators looking to maintain a stable and modern environment for their Openclaw Skills. It provides a robust set of CLI commands to monitor versioning, fetch changelogs, and perform platform-wide upgrades without manual configuration overhead.
By streamlining the pnpm-based installation and update lifecycle, this skill ensures that your AI agent infrastructure remains secure and compatible with the latest features. It handles the critical transition between versions, including gateway restarts and verification steps, to minimize downtime and prevent configuration drift.
OpenClaw Update Skill Use Cases
- Periodic automated update checks to ensure your Openclaw Skills are running on the latest stable engine.
- Safe manual upgrades for pnpm-based global installations with immediate verification.
- Integration into server monitoring scripts using the raw JSON output format for automated alerts.
- Managing the lifecycle of the OpenClaw gateway to apply patches without disrupting ongoing agent workflows.
- Reviewing changelogs and semantic versioning status before committing to platform upgrades.
How OpenClaw Update Skill Works
- The skill identifies the current local version of the OpenClaw platform and queries the update URL for the latest release.
- It presents a status summary or a detailed JSON object comparing current and target versions.
- The user or automation script triggers the package manager (such as pnpm) to fetch and install the latest binaries.
- The skill facilitates a gateway restart to clear cache and initialize the updated platform services.
- A final verification step ensures the environment is active and reporting the correct new version.
OpenClaw Update Skill Setup
To utilize this skill, ensure that OpenClaw is installed in your path. You can initialize the update check and management workflow using the following commands:
# Check the current status and available updates
openclaw update status
# For pnpm installations, perform the update
pnpm add -g openclaw
# Restart the gateway to apply changes
openclaw gateway restart
OpenClaw Update Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages versioning data and platform metadata to facilitate smooth transitions. It primarily interacts with the following data points:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| current_version | The SemVer string of the currently active OpenClaw instance. |
| latest_version | The newest version detected at the update source. |
| status | An indicator of whether the system is up-to-date or requires action. |
| changelog | Detailed release notes associated with the pending update. |
| update_url | The endpoint defined by OPENCLAW_UPDATE_CHECK_URL for version fetching. |
OpenClaw Update Skill Advanced Features
- JSON output support via the
--jsonflag for integration into custom dashboard or DevOps pipelines. - Environment variable configuration allowing developers to point to private or mirrored update registries.
- Seamless gateway management commands that handle service state during the update lifecycle.
- Support for semantic versioning comparison logic to prevent accidental downgrades.
- Built-in rollback capabilities to return to previous stable states if required.
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