Update Stuck on Old Version — NPM Migration
Can't update past an old version? The package was renamed from clawdbot to openclaw.
⚠️ The Problem
bash
npm uninstall -g clawdbot
npm install -g clawdbot@latest
clawdbot --version
# Still shows: 2026.1.24-3
``
Or you see npm deprecation warnings during install.🔍 Why This Happens
clawdbot npm package is frozen and won't receive updates.
If you're updating the old package name, you'll stay on old versions forever.✅ The Fix
Install the new package name:
npm install -g openclaw@latestVerify you have the new CLI:
openclaw --versionRun doctor to migrate config and services:
openclaw doctorIf your PATH doesn't include the npm global bin directory:
export PATH="$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH"# Add this to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc to persistAfter updating, restart the gateway:
openclaw gateway restartYou can safely remove the old package:
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📋 Quick Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| npm install -g openclaw@latest | Install the current package |
| openclaw doctor | Migrate config and services |
| openclaw --version | Verify installation |
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