🦞OpenClaw Guide
Installation

Update Stuck on Old Version — NPM Migration

Can't update past an old version? The package was renamed from clawdbot to openclaw.

⚠️ The Problem

You try to update OpenClaw but stay on the old version: ``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

In early 2026, the project was renamed from `clawdbot` to `openclaw`. The old 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:

bash
npm install -g openclaw@latest

Verify you have the new CLI:

bash
openclaw --version

Run doctor to migrate config and services:

bash
openclaw doctor

If your PATH doesn't include the npm global bin directory:

bash
export PATH="$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH"# Add this to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc to persist

After updating, restart the gateway:

bash
openclaw gateway restart

You can safely remove the old package:

bash
npm uninstall -g clawdbot

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📋 Quick Commands

CommandDescription
npm install -g openclaw@latestInstall the current package
openclaw doctorMigrate config and services
openclaw --versionVerify installation

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