Documentation inconsistency: auto-update disable setting

Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Nov 27, 2025 by ugiordan Closed Dec 1, 2025

Description

There's an inconsistency in the documentation regarding how to disable auto-updates in Claude Code.

The Issue

The documentation mentions using an environment variable DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER to disable auto-updates, but the actual implementation uses a configuration setting called autoUpdates.

Expected Behavior

The documentation should accurately reflect the correct method to disable auto-updates, whether that's:

  • Environment variable: DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER
  • Configuration setting: autoUpdates
  • Or some other method

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Check documentation for disabling auto-updates
  2. Note the reference to DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER
  3. Observe that the actual setting used is autoUpdates

Impact

Users may be confused about the correct way to disable auto-updates, potentially leading to:

  • Incorrect configuration attempts
  • Frustration when the documented method doesn't work
  • Unnecessary support requests

Suggested Fix

  • Update documentation to use consistent naming
  • Clarify which method is the official/recommended approach
  • If both methods are supported, document both clearly

Labels

documentation, bug

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