A CLI tool that validates an OpenClaw upgrade against your specific provider, channel, and service configuration before applying it
Every OpenClaw point release ships regressions that silently break production setups. v2026.4.14 alone introduced Cloudflare 403 blocks on Codex providers, chat-triggered tool dispatch failures in Telegram and Slack, installer crashes, and cron job deletion during updates. The pattern repeats across every version. This CLI reads your running OpenClaw config (active providers, channel bindings, cron jobs, installed skills), downloads the target release, and runs a provider header check, channel dispatch smoke test, service lifecycle simulation, and cron persistence validation against the new version. It outputs a pass/fail per component with specific issue references so you know exactly what will break before you upgrade.
Demand Breakdown
Social Proof 5 sources
Gap Assessment
2 tools exist (OpenClaw Doctor, ManageMyClaw Update Survival Guide) but gaps remain: Runs after the upgrade breaks things, not before. No provider header validation, no channel dispatch testing, no cron persistence check. Reactive, not preventive.; Static documentation, not automated validation. Users must follow steps manually. No config-specific checks or provider compatibility testing..
Features5 agent-ready prompts
Competitive LandscapeFREE
| Product | Does | Missing |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw Doctor | Built-in diagnostic command that checks gateway health, plugin loading, and basic connectivity after issues occur | Runs after the upgrade breaks things, not before. No provider header validation, no channel dispatch testing, no cron persistence check. Reactive, not preventive. |
| ManageMyClaw Update Survival Guide | Written guide with manual steps to safely update OpenClaw including backup procedures and rollback instructions | Static documentation, not automated validation. Users must follow steps manually. No config-specific checks or provider compatibility testing. |
Sign in to unlock full access.