Updating

OpenClaw gets regular updates with new features, bug fixes, and improvements.

Update OpenClaw

1. Update the package

Use npm to install the latest version:

npm update -g openclaw

2. Restart the gateway

After updating, restart the service to apply the changes:

openclaw gateway restart

That’s it. OpenClaw is now up to date.

Check the version

To see which version you’re running:

openclaw --version

Update from Telegram

If you’ve set up Telegram, you can also update directly from the chat:

/update

The assistant will download the latest version and restart automatically.

⚠️ Note: The /update command requires the bot to have the necessary permissions on the server.

Changelog

Changes for each version are available on GitHub.

If something breaks after an update

1. Check the logs:

   openclaw gateway logs

2. Reset the service if needed:

   openclaw gateway stop
   openclaw gateway start

3. See the Troubleshooting section