update #
Update quad-ops to the latest version from GitHub releases.
Synopsis #
The update command checks for and downloads the latest version of quad-ops from GitHub releases. It will automatically replace the current binary with the latest version if an update is available.
quad-ops update [flags]
Description #
The update command:
- Version Check - Compares current version against latest GitHub release
- Download - Downloads latest binary if update is available
- Installation - Replaces current binary with updated version
- Verification - Confirms successful update completion
Examples #
Check for and Install Updates #
# Update to latest version
quad-ops update
Sample Output #
$ quad-ops update
Current version: v1.2.0
Checking for updates...
Update available! New version: v1.3.0
Downloading...
Update completed successfully!
Already Up to Date #
$ quad-ops update
Current version: v1.3.0
Checking for updates...
You are already running the latest version.
Options #
The update command uses only global options:
| Option | Short | Description |
|---|---|---|
--help | -h | Show help for update command |
--verbose | -v | Enable verbose output |
Notes #
Requirements #
- Internet connection to access GitHub releases
- Write permissions to the quad-ops binary location
- May require
sudoif installed system-wide
Update Process #
The updater:
- Downloads binaries from
https://github.com/trly/quad-ops/releases - Verifies release authenticity through GitHub API
- Performs atomic replacement to avoid corruption
- Preserves existing file permissions
Security Considerations #
- Updates are fetched from official GitHub releases only
- Binary signatures are verified where available
- Automatic updates can be disabled by restricting network access
Related Commands #
Manual Update #
If automatic update fails, manual installation is available:
# Download latest release manually
curl -L https://github.com/trly/quad-ops/releases/latest/download/quad-ops-linux-amd64 -o quad-ops
chmod +x quad-ops
sudo mv quad-ops /usr/local/bin/