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jdrhyne
auto-updater

Automatically update OpenClaw and selected skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.

Overview

Publisherjdrhyne
Repositoryagent-skills
Skill nameauto-updater
Stars
240
Forks
30
Bundled files
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LicenseMIT
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Skill sourceRepository
  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 2 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by jdrhyne on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Auto Updater AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jdrhyne/agent-skills.git /tmp/agent-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/agent-skills/clawdbot/auto-updater .claude/skills/auto-updater
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Auto Updater in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Auto Updater on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Auto Updater is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Auto-Updater Skill

Keep OpenClaw and skills up to date automatically with daily update checks.

What It Does

This skill sets up a daily cron job that:

  1. Updates OpenClaw itself (via package manager)
  2. Updates installed ClawHub skills (via clawhub update --all)
  3. Sends a summary of what changed

Setup

Quick Start

Ask OpenClaw to set up the auto-updater:

Set up daily auto-updates for OpenClaw and installed skills.

Or manually add the cron job:

bash
openclaw 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 OpenClaw updates and update installed skills. Report what changed."

How Updates Work

OpenClaw Updates

For npm installs:

bash
npm update -g openclaw@latest

After update, run health checks:

bash
openclaw --profile default doctor --fix
openclaw gateway restart

Skill Updates

bash
clawhub update --all

This checks installed ClawHub skills and updates to latest versions.

Manual Commands

Run a manual skill update:

bash
clawhub update --all --no-input --force

List installed ClawHub skills:

bash
clawhub list

Check OpenClaw version:

bash
openclaw --version

Troubleshooting

Updates Not Running

  1. Verify cron is enabled (openclaw cron list)
  2. Ensure gateway is running continuously (openclaw gateway status)
  3. Confirm cron entry exists and timezone is correct

Common Failures

  • Permission errors: ensure the OpenClaw user can write to install paths
  • Network errors: verify internet connectivity
  • Broken plugin/provider state: run openclaw --profile default doctor --fix

Disable Auto-Updates

bash
openclaw cron remove "Daily Auto-Update"

Resources

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Auto Updater AI skill do?

Automatically update OpenClaw and selected skills once daily. Runs via cron, checks for updates, applies them, and messages the user with a summary of what changed.

Why use Auto Updater on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Auto Updater is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Auto Updater in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/jdrhyne/agent-skills/tree/main/clawdbot/auto-updater. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Auto Updater?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Auto Updater?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Auto Updater with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Auto Updater AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by jdrhyne under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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