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safe-update

by @hacksing

Update OpenClaw from source code. Supports custom project path and branch. Includes pulling latest branch, rebasing, building and installing, restarting serv...

Versionv1.0.6
Installs1
#clawhub
πŸ’‘ Examples

# Update with defaults (will analyze and recommend)
./update.sh
Update specific branch

./update.sh --branch feat/my-branch
Force merge mode

./update.sh --mode merge
Force rebase mode

./update.sh --mode rebase
Dry run (preview only)

./update.sh --dry-run
Custom project path

./update.sh --dir /opt/openclaw --branch main

βš™οΈ Configuration

Environment Variables (optional)

# Set custom project path
export OPENCLAW_PROJECT_DIR="/path/to/openclaw"
Set custom branch (default: main)

export OPENCLAW_BRANCH="your-feature-branch"
Enable dry-run mode (no actual changes)

export DRY_RUN="true"

Or Pass as Arguments

./update.sh --dir /path/to/openclaw --branch your-branch

πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

  • Rebase may cause conflicts - if conflicts occur, resolve manually and continue
  • Force push - after rebase, if pushing to fork, use git push --force
  • Service reinstall - will update version in systemd unit file
  • User confirms restart - Gateway will not restart until you confirm
  • Backup first - always backup before updating!

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    TERMINAL
    clawhub install safe-update

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