Update notification shows when already on latest Homebrew version
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Jan 21, 2026 by enver-haase Closed Jan 25, 2026
Description
Claude Code displays "Update available! Run: brew upgrade claude-code" even when the latest version is already installed via Homebrew.
Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Code via Homebrew
- Run
brew update && brew upgrade claude-code - Homebrew confirms you're on the latest version
- Launch
claude- still shows "Update available" notification
Environment
- Claude Code version: 2.1.14
- Installation method: Homebrew cask
- Platform: macOS (Darwin 25.2.0)
- Homebrew info: Shows 2.1.14 as both installed and latest available
Expected Behavior
No update notification should appear when the installed version matches the latest available Homebrew version.
Actual Behavior
"Update available! Run: brew upgrade claude-code" message appears despite being on the latest version.
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