auto-updaterAutomatically update Clawdbot and all installed skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install maximeprades/auto-updaterKeep your Clawdbot and skills up to date automatically with daily update checks.
This skill sets up a daily cron job that:
clawdbot doctor or package manager)clawdhub update --all)Ask Clawdbot to set up the auto-updater:
Set up daily auto-updates for yourself and all your skills.Or manually add the cron job:
clawdbot cron add \
--name "Daily Auto-Update" \
--cron "0 4 * * *" \
--tz "America/Los_Angeles" \
--session isolated \
--wake now \
--deliver \
--message "Run daily auto-updates: check for Clawdbot updates and update all skills. Report what was updated."| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| Time | 4:00 AM | When to run updates (use --cron to change) |
| Timezone | System default | Set with --tz |
| Delivery | Main session | Where to send the update summary |
For npm/pnpm/bun installs:
npm update -g clawdbot@latest
# or: pnpm update -g clawdbot@latest
# or: bun update -g clawdbot@latestFor source installs (git checkout):
clawdbot updateAlways run clawdbot doctor after updating to apply migrations.
clawdhub update --allThis checks all installed skills against the registry and updates any with new versions available.
After updates complete, you'll receive a message like:
š Daily Auto-Update Complete
**Clawdbot**: Updated to v2026.1.10 (was v2026.1.9)
**Skills Updated (3)**:
- prd: 2.0.3 ā 2.0.4
- browser: 1.2.0 ā 1.2.1
- nano-banana-pro: 3.1.0 ā 3.1.2
**Skills Already Current (5)**:
gemini, sag, things-mac, himalaya, peekaboo
No issues encountered.Check for updates without applying:
clawdhub update --all --dry-runView current skill versions:
clawdhub listCheck Clawdbot version:
clawdbot --versioncron.enabled in configclawdbot cron listIf an update fails, the summary will include the error. Common fixes:
clawdbot doctor to diagnoseRemove the cron job:
clawdbot cron remove "Daily Auto-Update"Or disable temporarily in config:
{
"cron": {
"enabled": false
}
}Generated Feb 24, 2026
IT teams can deploy this skill to automatically update Clawdbot instances and skills across multiple servers or workstations, ensuring all systems run the latest secure versions without manual intervention. This reduces maintenance overhead and minimizes downtime from outdated software.
Software development teams use the auto-updater to keep their Clawdbot development environments consistently updated with the latest skills and core bot versions. This ensures developers have access to new features and bug fixes, improving productivity and collaboration.
Businesses running Clawdbot for customer support can automate updates to maintain service reliability and incorporate new skill enhancements. The daily summary provides transparency into changes, helping teams monitor bot performance and plan for any adjustments.
Educational institutions using Clawdbot for teaching or research can set up automatic updates to ensure students and faculty always have the latest tools and skills available. This simplifies IT management in labs or classrooms, keeping educational resources current.
Individuals or small businesses using Clawdbot for home automation or personal projects can automate updates to keep their bot and skills running smoothly. The daily check ensures new features and security patches are applied without requiring constant user attention.
Offer a paid subscription where businesses pay a monthly fee to have their Clawdbot instances automatically updated and monitored. This includes premium support for troubleshooting update issues and custom scheduling options, generating recurring revenue from IT management services.
Provide the auto-updater skill for free to attract users, then monetize through premium add-ons like detailed analytics dashboards, multi-bot update management, or priority update scheduling. This model leverages a large user base to upsell advanced functionality.
Sell enterprise licenses to large organizations that need to manage updates across hundreds of Clawdbot deployments. This includes custom integration support, SLA guarantees for update reliability, and bulk discount pricing, targeting high-value corporate clients.
š¬ Integration Tip
Ensure the Gateway service runs continuously to support cron jobs, and verify user permissions for writing to skill directories to avoid common update failures.
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