NC-OC-009
OpenClaw update available
What this checks
Informational notice when a newer OpenClaw version is available in the registry.
Why it matters
Staying current ensures you have the latest security fixes and features.
How to fix it
This is an informational stable control it notes that a newer version is available in the registry but does not deduct from your score.
Step 1 Check what version is available:
openclaw update statusStep 2 Update OpenClaw:
openclaw updateIf you installed via Homebrew:
brew upgrade openclawIf you installed via npm/pnpm globally:
npm install -g openclaw@latest
# or
pnpm add -g openclaw@latestStep 3 Restart the gateway after upgrading: openclaw gateway restart
Technical details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Control ID | NC-OC-009 |
| Domain | OC |
| Severity | Info |
| Status | Stable |
| Data source | update_status_json |
| Source type | contextual |
| Mode | Mode 1 (OpenClaw native) |
| Introduced in | Library v0.1.0 |
False positive notes
None this is a factual check against the registry.
Suppress this finding
If this finding is intentional or not applicable to your setup, you can exclude it:
clawvitals exclude NC-OC-009 reason "your reason here"Exclusions are auditable and expire automatically. See the exclusions guide.