OpenClaw Auto-Updater
Run scheduled updates for OpenClaw and installed skills using cron messages (no scripts required). Focus: safe scheduling, predictable output, and minimal manual work.
What it does
- Runs OpenClaw updates on a fixed schedule
- Updates all installed skills via ClawHub
- Sends a concise, readable summary (updated / unchanged / failed)
Setup (daily updates)
Daily at 03:30 Europe/Berlin:
bash
openclaw cron add \
--name "OpenClaw Auto-Update" \
--cron "30 3 * * *" \
--tz "Europe/Berlin" \
--session isolated \
--wake now \
--deliver \
--message "Run daily auto-updates: 1) openclaw update --yes --json 2) clawdhub update --all 3) report versions updated + errors."
Weekly (Sunday 04:00)
openclaw cron add \
--name "OpenClaw Auto-Update (Weekly)" \
--cron "0 4 * * 0" \
--tz "Europe/Berlin" \
--session isolated \
--wake now \
--deliver \
--message "Run weekly auto-updates: openclaw update --yes --json; clawdhub update --all; summarize changes."
Safer modes
Dry run (no changes):
bash
openclaw cron add \
--name "OpenClaw Auto-Update (Dry)" \
--cron "30 3 * * *" \
--tz "Europe/Berlin" \
--session isolated \
--wake now \
--deliver \
--message "Check updates only: openclaw update status; clawdhub update --all --dry-run; summarize what would change."
Core only (skip skills):
bash
openclaw cron add \
--name "OpenClaw Auto-Update (Core Only)" \
--cron "30 3 * * *" \
--tz "Europe/Berlin" \
--session isolated \
--wake now \
--deliver \
--message "Update OpenClaw only: openclaw update --yes --json; summarize version change."
Summary format (recommended)
🔄 OpenClaw Auto-Update
OpenClaw: 2026.2.1 → 2026.2.2 (OK)
Skills updated: 3
Skills unchanged: 12
Errors: none
Troubleshooting
- If updates fail, include the error in the summary.
- Schedule off-hours; updates may restart the gateway.
- Use explicit timezones to avoid surprises.
References
references/agent-guide.md→ deeper implementation notesreferences/summary-examples.md→ formatting examples