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Claude Code v2.1.129 ·

Opt-In Package Manager Auto-Updates

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What

Claude Code can now automatically run supported package-manager updates when a newer version is available.

Usage
CLAUDE_CODE_PACKAGE_MANAGER_AUTO_UPDATE=1 claude
Details
  • When enabled, Claude Code can run update commands for supported package managers instead of only telling you what command to run.
  • Homebrew uses brew upgrade --cask ....
  • Windows winget uses winget.exe upgrade --id Anthropic.ClaudeCode --exact --silent --disable-interactivity.
  • The UI reports progress with messages like Updating via ..., success with ✓ Update installed · Restart to apply, and falls back to manual instructions if auto-update fails.
  • Manual update guidance now also recognizes mise upgrade claude.
Evidence

Auto-update gate and commands (search for "CLAUDE_CODE_PACKAGE_MANAGER_AUTO_UPDATE", "--disable-interactivity", and "✓ Update installed")

Strings lifted out of the shipped bundle, so the claim above can be checked against them.

How sure we are
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Anthropic's release notes agreeAdded CLAUDE_CODE_PACKAGE_MANAGER_AUTO_UPDATE: when set on Homebrew or WinGet installations, Claude Code runs the upgrade command in the…

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