CheckUpdate

CheckUpdate

Description

A RouterOS script that checks daily for available RouterOS package updates and sends an email notification if a new version is found.

This script helps administrators stay informed about new RouterOS versions to keep devices up to date and secure.

Requirements

• RouterOS with configured mail sending (SMTP).
• Availability of auxiliary script SendEmailFunction for sending emails.
• Script access policies: read, write, policy, test.
• Ensure your SMTP server allows sending emails from MikroTik.

Installing the script

1. Import the main script

/import file-name=Script_CheckUpdate.rsc

or copy the script contents into a new script via Winbox/WebFig.

2. Edit the script configuration

Replace the recipient email address in the script

:local SendTo "YOUR_NAME@DOMAIN.com" with your real email address.

3. Import the scheduler script

Import the schedule from Schedule_CheckUpdate.rsc or create the scheduler manually as shown below.

Scheduler setup

The scheduler runs the CheckUpdate script once daily at a set time:

/system scheduler add name=CheckUpdate interval=1d start-date=2024-08-10 start-time=15:00:00 on-event="/system script run CheckUpdate" comment="Runs CheckUpdate script once daily" policy=read,write,policy,test

Sample email subject and message

Subject: Mikrotik UPDATE: MyRouterName [01/07/2025 15:00:00]

A new RouterOS version 7.10 is available!

Installed version: 7.9
Channel: stable

Changelogs: https://mikrotik.com/download/changelogs

This is an automated message.

Testing the work

Run the script manually in the terminal:

/system script run CheckUpdate

Check logs for script events and notifications:

/log print where message~"CheckUpdate"

Security

• Limit access to the script and scheduler by assigning proper user rights and policies.
• Use a dedicated and secure mailbox for receiving notifications.

Support

If you have questions, suggestions or bugs, create an issue in the repository: GitHub Profile

Author: Hackitect7

Date: 2025