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Caveman v1.8.1 Update: Critical Hotfix Released

Caveman v1.8.1 Update: Critical Hotfix Released

The recent release of Caveman v1.8.1 addresses critical issues found in version 1.8.0, specifically focusing on the installation process that was broken due to a misconfiguration. This hotfix aims to restore functionality and enhance user experience by correcting the installation command.

What Changed

In version 1.8.1, the primary focus was to rectify the installation command that was malfunctioning in the previous release. The command:

$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JuliusBrussee/caveman/main/install.sh | bash -s -- --only openclaw

was resulting in errors due to the use of `set -u` combined with `${BASH_SOURCE[0]}` when reading from stdin. This caused the installation to fail, as it was unable to handle unbound variables correctly.

Why It Matters

This hotfix is crucial for users who rely on the command-line installation of Caveman. By addressing the regressions that were not caught during continuous integration testing, the update ensures that users can successfully install the software without encountering fatal errors. This improvement not only enhances the reliability of the installation process but also reinforces the importance of thorough testing for command-line tools.

Official Source: https://github.com/JuliusBrussee/caveman/releases/tag/v1.8.1