The process of updating an OpenClaw instance to a newer version while maintaining data, configuration, and uptime.
OpenClaw releases updates regularly with new features, bug fixes, security patches, and channel improvements. Upgrading means pulling the new version, migrating any data schema changes, and restarting the agent.
DIY upgrades require checking compatibility, backing up data, pulling new images, running migrations, and verifying health. A failed upgrade can leave the agent down until manually fixed.
Clawctl manages upgrades automatically. New versions are tested, deployed with health verification, and rolled back automatically if the health check fails.
Running outdated software means missing security patches, bug fixes, and new features. But upgrades that break things are worse than no upgrade. Safe, automated upgrades solve both problems.
Clawctl handles OpenClaw upgrades automatically with health-checked rollout. If the new version fails health checks, it rolls back to the previous version. Zero manual intervention required.
Try Clawctl — 60 Second DeployClawctl applies upgrades with health-checked rollout. If something breaks, it rolls back automatically.
Minimal. Rolling deploys ensure the old version serves traffic until the new version is healthy.
Enterprise plans support version pinning for organizations with change control requirements.
Agent Deployment
The process of provisioning infrastructure, configuring security, and launching an AI agent into a production environment.
Health Checks
Automated probes that verify an AI agent is running, responsive, and functioning correctly at regular intervals.
Agent Recovery
Automated detection and correction of agent failures — including container crashes, health check failures, and degraded performance.
Production Readiness
The state where an AI agent meets all security, reliability, and operational requirements for serving real users with real data.