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/install oc-self-update
Description
Check for OpenClaw updates and self-update the installation. Use when the user asks to update OpenClaw, check for updates, upgrade the bot, install a new ver...
Usage Guidance
This skill is coherent for updating an npm package, but before installing consider: (1) the package's source/homepage is not provided here — confirm you trust the openclaw npm package and publisher; (2) npm install -g may require elevated privileges (sudo) and will run any install scripts published with the package — only proceed if you trust the registry package; (3) the skill expects a "configured channel" but doesn't show where it's stored — be prepared to ask the agent which channel to use; (4) the included check script is small and readable, but network or npm registry failures will make it report errors; (5) require explicit user confirmation before performing updates (the SKILL.md already instructs this). If you need stronger assurance, verify the openclaw package page on the npm registry and its maintainer before allowing updates.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: oc-self-update
Version: 1.0.2
The skill provides a legitimate mechanism for checking and applying updates to the OpenClaw software via npm. It uses a helper script (scripts/check_update.sh) to compare versions and includes clear instructions in SKILL.md requiring explicit user confirmation before executing the update command (npm install). No malicious patterns, obfuscation, or data exfiltration attempts were detected.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the actions: checking npm and installing openclaw@<channel>. The only minor gaps: the skill metadata/source/homepage are missing (source: unknown, homepage: none) and SKILL.md references a "user-configured" channel without showing where that config is stored. These are usability/documentation issues, not evidence of misbehavior.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to running the included check_update.sh (which calls npm list/npm show) and then running npm install -g openclaw@<channel> after user confirmation. The SKILL.md explicitly requires confirmation before updating and tells the agent not to restart automatically. The script does not read unrelated files or environment variables.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only) and the provided script is small and readable. The update mechanism uses npm install -g, which is expected for an npm-distributed package but does execute package install scripts from the npm registry — normal for this use case but something to be aware of.
Credentials
The skill requires only the npm binary and declares no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. That is proportionate to a tool that checks and installs an npm package.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent/global agent privileges. It does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) but not by itself a red flag here.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install oc-self-update - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/oc-self-update - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
Fix README install slug to match folder name (`oc-self-update`).
v1.0.1
Translate all prompts and examples to English.
v1.0.0
Initial release.
v0.0.0-pr-check
Slug availability check
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oc Self Update?
Check for OpenClaw updates and self-update the installation. Use when the user asks to update OpenClaw, check for updates, upgrade the bot, install a new ver... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 346 downloads so far.
How do I install Oc Self Update?
Run "/install oc-self-update" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Oc Self Update free?
Yes, Oc Self Update is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Oc Self Update support?
Oc Self Update is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Oc Self Update?
It is built and maintained by 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑦 (@spideystreet); the current version is v1.0.2.
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