Caution
Update the local CLI and restart right away
Installs the latest OpenClaw CLI and then reloads the gateway so the newer version starts running.
npm i -g openclaw@latest
openclaw gateway restart || openclaw restartUpdate and restartMacLinux
What it does
Installs the latest OpenClaw CLI and then reloads the gateway so the newer version starts running.
When to use it
Use it when a local install needs an update and you want the new CLI to take effect immediately after installation.
What happens next
npm updates the global package first, then OpenClaw restarts the gateway using the compatible fallback pattern.
Risk warning
Caution. It both changes the installed version and restarts the service, so do not run it on Docker or VPS flows that use different upgrade steps.