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
- Check documentation for disabling auto-updates
- Note the reference to
DISABLE_AUTOUPDATER - 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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