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self-upgrade

Upgrade vellum to the latest version, restart the assistant, and restart the gateway

Overview

Publishervellum-ai
Repositoryvellum-assistant
Skill nameself-upgrade
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Bundled files
Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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Skill sourceRepositoryHomepage
  • 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.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by vellum-ai on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Self Upgrade 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.
    https://github.com/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant/tree/main/skills/self-upgrade
  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/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant.git /tmp/vellum-assistant
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/vellum-assistant/skills/self-upgrade .claude/skills/self-upgrade
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Self Upgrade 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 Self Upgrade 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 Self Upgrade 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.

You are performing a self-upgrade of the Vellum assistant. Follow these steps in order. Use the bash tool to run each command. Confirm each step succeeds before moving to the next.

Step 1: Record the current version

bash
vellum --version

Save this value to report later.

Step 2: Install the latest vellum

bash
bun install -g vellum@latest

After updating, verify the new version:

bash
vellum --version

Step 3: Restart the gateway

If a gateway process is running, restart it so it picks up any protocol or dependency changes from the new version:

bash
pgrep -f 'vellum-gateway|gateway/src/index.ts' || echo "No gateway process found"

If a gateway PID is found, send it SIGTERM so it drains gracefully:

bash
pkill -TERM -f 'vellum-gateway|gateway/src/index.ts'

Then start the gateway again using whatever method the user's deployment uses (e.g. bun run gateway/src/index.ts, a systemd service, or a container orchestrator). If you are unsure how the gateway is deployed, ask the user.

Step 4: Restart the assistant

Use vellum sleep to stop the running assistant and gateway, then vellum wake to start them again from the updated binary:

bash
vellum sleep && vellum wake

Verify it is running:

bash
vellum ps

Important: This is the last step because the current assistant process is the one executing this conversation. After the restart, the new assistant takes over and this conversation ends gracefully.

After Upgrade

Report back to the user with:

  • The previous and new vellum version
  • Assistant status (running, PID)
  • Gateway status (restarted or not found)
  • Any errors encountered during the process

Frequently asked questions

What does the Self Upgrade AI skill do?

Upgrade vellum to the latest version, restart the assistant, and restart the gateway

Why use Self Upgrade on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Self Upgrade 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 Self Upgrade in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/vellum-ai/vellum-assistant/tree/main/skills/self-upgrade. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Self Upgrade?

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 Self Upgrade?

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

Is the Self Upgrade AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by vellum-ai 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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