docs: add self-update faq entry

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Peter Steinberger
2026-01-24 20:10:45 +00:00
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@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ Quick answers plus deeper troubleshooting for real-world setups (local dev, VPS,
- [The docs didnt answer my question — how do I get a better answer?](#the-docs-didnt-answer-my-question--how-do-i-get-a-better-answer)
- [How do I install Clawdbot on Linux?](#how-do-i-install-clawdbot-on-linux)
- [How do I install Clawdbot on a VPS?](#how-do-i-install-clawdbot-on-a-vps)
- [Can I ask Clawd to update itself?](#can-i-ask-clawd-to-update-itself)
- [What does the onboarding wizard actually do?](#what-does-the-onboarding-wizard-actually-do)
- [How does Anthropic "setup-token" auth work?](#how-does-anthropic-setup-token-auth-work)
- [Where do I find an Anthropic setup-token?](#where-do-i-find-an-anthropic-setup-token)
@@ -340,6 +341,31 @@ Any Linux VPS works. Install on the server, then use SSH/Tailscale to reach the
Guides: [exe.dev](/platforms/exe-dev), [Hetzner](/platforms/hetzner), [Fly.io](/platforms/fly).
Remote access: [Gateway remote](/gateway/remote).
### Can I ask Clawd to update itself?
Short answer: **possible, not recommended**. The update flow can restart the
Gateway (which drops the active session), may need a clean git checkout, and
can prompt for confirmation. Safer: run updates from a shell as the operator.
Use the CLI:
```bash
clawdbot update
clawdbot update status
clawdbot update --channel stable|beta|dev
clawdbot update --tag <dist-tag|version>
clawdbot update --no-restart
```
If you must automate from an agent:
```bash
clawdbot update --yes --no-restart
clawdbot gateway restart
```
Docs: [Update](/cli/update), [Updating](/install/updating).
### What does the onboarding wizard actually do?
`clawdbot onboard` is the recommended setup path. In **local mode** it walks you through: