- name
- auto-updater
- description
- Set up and maintain automatic OpenClaw + skill updates on Windows/macOS/Linux. Use when a user asks for scheduled updates, manual update runs, update health checks, or update summaries. On Windows, enforce native Windows/Git Bash flow and avoid WSL bash paths.
Auto-Updater Skill (Windows-first, cross-platform)
Configure safe recurring updates for OpenClaw and installed skills.
Core Rules
- Prefer OpenClaw-native actions and
npx clawhub. - On Windows, run updates in native Windows shell.
- On Windows, ensure
bashresolves to Git Bash / MSYS, notC:\Windows\System32\bash.exe(WSL launcher). - Never include user-specific local paths/usernames in public docs or published skill content.
- Always output a concise summary: updated, unchanged, failed.
Windows-Only Guardrails (Important)
- Do NOT use WSL for update execution.
- If build steps require
bash, prepend Git Bash path in PATH for the current shell session. - Verify active bash:
where.exe bash
bash --versionExpected on Windows: GNU bash from MSYS/Git, not WSL launcher path first.
Path Placeholders (Use These)
<openclaw-repo>: source repo root (example:%USERPROFILE%\\dev\\openclaw)<openclaw-home>: runtime home (example:%USERPROFILE%\\.openclaw)
Manual Update Flow
1) Update OpenClaw (source install)
git -C <openclaw-repo> pull --ff-only
pnpm -C <openclaw-repo> install
pnpm -C <openclaw-repo> build2) Restart gateway
Use OpenClaw gateway restart tool/action after successful build.
3) Update skills
npx clawhub update --all --workdir <openclaw-home> --no-inputIf local edits exist and user confirms overwrite:
npx clawhub update <slug> --force --workdir <openclaw-home> --no-inputSuccessful Windows Command Template (Sanitized)
git -C <openclaw-repo> pull --ff-only
pnpm -C <openclaw-repo> install
pnpm -C <openclaw-repo> build
openclaw gateway restart
openclaw --versionScheduling (Optional)
When user asks for automation, create cron jobs with isolated agentTurn runs and summary delivery. Keep schedule conservative (e.g., daily 04:00 local) unless user asks otherwise.
References
references/agent-guide.mdreferences/summary-examples.md