Updating OpenClaw Version | Generated by AI
Question: How do I update OpenClaw from v2026.4.27 to v2026.4.29?
Answer:
The update is actually very simple—OpenClaw has a built-in command for this.
✅ Recommended (1 command)
Just run this in your terminal:
openclaw update
This command will:
- Detect how you installed OpenClaw (npm or git)
- Download the latest version (e.g., v2026.4.29)
- Run diagnostics (
doctor) - Restart the gateway automatically (OpenClaw)
🔍 Optional useful commands
If you want more control:
- Preview update (safe check):
openclaw update --dry-run
- Switch to beta/dev channel:
openclaw update --channel beta
- Check update status:
openclaw update status
🧪 After updating (important)
Sometimes things don’t fully apply until you verify:
openclaw doctor
openclaw gateway restart
openclaw health
These steps ensure your system is clean and working properly (OpenClaw)
⚠️ If openclaw update doesn’t work
Case 1: Installed globally via npm/pnpm
Use:
npm install -g openclaw@latest
# or
pnpm add -g openclaw@latest
Case 2: Installed via script
Re-run installer:
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
This upgrades in place automatically (OpenClaw)
⚠️ Real-world warning (important)
Recent versions (4.x series) sometimes introduce breaking changes. For example:
- Environment variables renamed
- Config paths changed (
~/.moltbot→~/.openclaw)
If your setup is customized, update carefully (or test with --dry-run first).
💡 Quick summary
- Fastest:
openclaw update - If issues: reinstall via npm or script
- Always run
doctorafter
If you want, tell me how you installed OpenClaw (npm / docker / source), and I can give you a precise upgrade path tailored to your setup.