ayao-updater
Automatically update OpenClaw and all installed skills on a schedule. Use when: (1) setting up automatic updates for OpenClaw or skills, (2) running a manual update check, (3) configuring update schedule, skip lists, or pre-release filtering, (4) user says "auto update", "schedule updates", "keep openclaw updated", "update skills automatically". Handles locally-modified skill protection, conflict avoidance, pre-release filtering, and completion or failure notifications.
Best use case
ayao-updater is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Automatically update OpenClaw and all installed skills on a schedule. Use when: (1) setting up automatic updates for OpenClaw or skills, (2) running a manual update check, (3) configuring update schedule, skip lists, or pre-release filtering, (4) user says "auto update", "schedule updates", "keep openclaw updated", "update skills automatically". Handles locally-modified skill protection, conflict avoidance, pre-release filtering, and completion or failure notifications.
Teams using ayao-updater should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/ayao-updater/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How ayao-updater Compares
| Feature / Agent | ayao-updater | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Automatically update OpenClaw and all installed skills on a schedule. Use when: (1) setting up automatic updates for OpenClaw or skills, (2) running a manual update check, (3) configuring update schedule, skip lists, or pre-release filtering, (4) user says "auto update", "schedule updates", "keep openclaw updated", "update skills automatically". Handles locally-modified skill protection, conflict avoidance, pre-release filtering, and completion or failure notifications.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# OpenClaw Auto Update
Keeps OpenClaw and installed ClawHub skills up to date automatically.
## Prerequisites
- `openclaw` CLI — required for `openclaw update`, `openclaw gateway restart`, and notifications
- `clawhub` CLI — required for `clawhub list`, `clawhub inspect`, and `clawhub update`
- `python3` — required for loading `config.json`
- `bash` 4+ — required by the shell scripts for associative arrays and other modern Bash features
## Quick Start
### 1. Install cron job (runs daily at 2 AM by default)
```bash
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/scripts/install-cron.sh
```
### 2. Run manually now
```bash
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/scripts/update.sh
```
### 3. Preview what would be updated (no changes)
```bash
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/scripts/update.sh --dry-run
```
## Configuration
Create `~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/config.json`:
```json
{
"schedule": "0 2 * * *",
"skipSkills": [],
"skipPreRelease": true,
"restartGateway": true,
"notify": true,
"notifyTarget": null
}
```
See `references/config-schema.md` for all options and examples.
## What It Does
1. **Loads JSON config** — reads `config.json` with `python3` and merges defaults
2. **Updates OpenClaw** — runs `openclaw update --yes --no-restart`; in preview mode it logs the equivalent `openclaw update --dry-run --yes --no-restart` command without making changes
3. **Finds installed skills** — enumerates skills via `clawhub list`, with workspace directory fallback
4. **Checks release channel** — uses `clawhub inspect <slug>` to skip pre-releases when `skipPreRelease: true`
5. **Updates skills** — runs `clawhub update <slug> --no-input` for each eligible installed skill; in preview mode it only logs `clawhub update --all` because the installed `clawhub` CLI does not support update dry runs
6. **Protects local changes** — skips skills with uncommitted git changes
7. **Respects skip list** — never touches skills in `skipSkills`
8. **Restarts gateway** — only if OpenClaw version actually changed
9. **Notifies** — sends `openclaw message send --target <target> -m <message>` when `notifyTarget` is set, otherwise `openclaw system event --text <message> --mode now`
## Change Schedule
```bash
# Change to 3 AM weekly on Sunday
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/scripts/install-cron.sh --schedule "0 3 * * 0"
# Uninstall cron job
bash ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/openclaw-auto-update/scripts/install-cron.sh --uninstall
```
## Logs
```bash
tail -f /tmp/openclaw-auto-update.log
```
## Skip a Specific Skill Permanently
Add to `config.json`:
```json
{ "skipSkills": ["my-custom-skill", "work-internal"] }
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