[BUG] Upgrade from 2.1.86 to 2.1.87 never works though 2.1.81->2.1.87 works, that is also a good workarround
Resolved 💬 5 comments Opened Mar 30, 2026 by kumaakh Closed May 6, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
The following screeshot is self explanatory:
I am at 2.1.86
claude update says that I am updated to 2.1.87
but claude --version, claude doctor continue to show that I am still on 2.1.86
<img width="599" height="828" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/df3433b5-937b-4980-aec0-0d430c411e6f" />
What Should Happen?
claude --version should show 2.1.87
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
<img width="599" height="828" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9137e76a-5934-4458-99b0-4cce55d18f58" />
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.86
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
VS Code integrated terminal
Additional Information
_No response_
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