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/install openclaw-update-skill
Description
Check for OpenClaw updates, perform updates, and manage version status. Provides automatic update checking, version comparison, and seamless updating of the...
Usage Guidance
This is an instruction-only updater that appears to do what it says: check OpenClaw status, update (especially for pnpm installs), and restart the gateway. Before installing, verify you have the openclaw CLI and, if you will follow the pnpm workflow, that pnpm is installed and you understand that 'pnpm add -g openclaw' will change global packages. Restarting the gateway may require elevated privileges and will affect running agents — plan downtime and backups. Note the SKILL.md references pnpm but pnpm is not listed as a required binary; treat that as a minor documentation gap. Because the skill contains no code or download steps, there is lower risk of hidden behavior, but you should still verify update sources and ensure you trust the environment that will run these commands.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-update-skill
Version: 1.1.1
The skill bundle is designed to check for and apply OpenClaw updates using standard `openclaw` CLI commands and `pnpm`. All commands and instructions in `SKILL.md` and `skills/SKILL.md` are directly related to this stated purpose. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution (beyond the intended update process), persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts against the agent. The `OPENCLAW_UPDATE_CHECK_URL` environment variable is a configuration option, not an active malicious redirection by the skill itself.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Skill name/description match the instructions (checking status, updating, restarting gateway). It declares openclaw as a required binary which is appropriate. Minor inconsistency: the instructions also use pnpm for updates but pnpm is not listed in the required binaries.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions stay within the updater scope (openclaw update status, pnpm add -g openclaw, openclaw gateway restart). They reference a pnpm global workflow and a pnpm path; these are expected for pnpm-based installations but the skill does not declare pnpm as required and does not instruct how to obtain elevated privileges needed to restart a gateway.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files are present (instruction-only), so nothing is downloaded or written to disk by the skill package itself.
Credentials
No credentials or sensitive env vars are required. One optional variable (OPENCLAW_UPDATE_CHECK_URL) is reasonable for overriding update endpoint.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not 'always' enabled and uses normal autonomous invocation defaults. It does not request persistent configuration or system-wide changes beyond the explicit update and gateway restart actions described.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-update-skill - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-update-skill - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.1
Removed local path reference
v1.1.0
Added pnpm upgrade workflow and gateway management commands
v1.0.0
Official skill for checking and applying OpenClaw updates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Openclaw Update?
Check for OpenClaw updates, perform updates, and manage version status. Provides automatic update checking, version comparison, and seamless updating of the... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1707 downloads so far.
How do I install Openclaw Update?
Run "/install openclaw-update-skill" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Openclaw Update free?
Yes, Openclaw Update is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Openclaw Update support?
Openclaw Update is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Openclaw Update?
It is built and maintained by Rothcold (@rothcold); the current version is v1.1.1.
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