- Skill ID
- teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater/auto-updater
- Publisher
- teylersf
- Repository
- openclaw-auto-updater
- Installs
- 0
- Files
- 3
- Synced
- Sep 23, 2026
Open any RiverX project, open the Skills panel in the chat, and search for this identifier. The files are fetched from the source repository at install time.
teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater/auto-updaterInstalls these files- README.md
- SKILL.md
- update-openclaw.sh
What this skill tells the agent
Auto-Updater Skill
This skill keeps OpenClaw updated by running a nightly cron job that executes an external shell script — so the update works even when the gateway restarts.
Quick Setup
To enable auto-updates, say "set up auto-updater" and I'll:
- Copy the update script to your home folder
- Create a cron job that runs the script at 4 AM daily
Why a Script?
The agent can't run commands while the gateway is restarting. We use a standalone shell script that runs independently of the agent.
The Update Script
#!/bin/bash
# OpenClaw Auto-Updater
openclaw gateway stop
openclaw update.run
openclaw gateway startChange Update Time
Tell me "change update time to [time]" and I'll update the cron schedule.
Manual Update
Say "update yourself now" and I'll run the script immediately.
Troubleshooting
Check the log file: ~/openclaw-update.log
Use this skill in a project
Open any RiverX project, search the Skills panel for teylersf/openclaw-auto-updater/auto-updater, and install it in one click.