Upgrading Claude Code to Latest Version | Generated by AI
To upgrade Claude Code from v2.0.0 to the latest version, use one of the following methods based on your installation type (all versions support auto-updates by default, which apply the next time you start the tool; you can disable them by setting DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER=1):
Via Claude Code’s Built-In Command
Run the manual update command in your terminal:
claude update
This applies the latest version automatically. [1][2]
Via npm (If Installed Globally)
If you originally installed via npm, update with:
npm update -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
Or force-install the latest:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code@latest
[3][4]
Via Native Binary (Beta Installer)
For native installations, re-run the installer script for the latest version:
# macOS/Linux/WSL
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash -s latest
# Windows PowerShell
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm https://claude.ai/install.ps1))) latest
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Verification: After upgrading, check your version with claude --version to confirm it’s updated (e.g., to the current stable release). If you encounter issues, ensure npm is up to date (npm install -g npm@latest). Settings and configurations are preserved across updates. [1][3][4]
Citations: [1] https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/setup [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1lvbijz/claude_code_updates_from_version_1045_to_1044/ [3] https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1l8gbfo/dont_forget_to_update_your_claude_cli_it_makes_a/ [4] https://www.claudelog.com/faq/