[BUG] False "Update available" notification in Claude Code
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by gmaggess Closed Apr 4, 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?
Claude Code displays the message Update available! Run:
brew upgrade claude-code even when the installed version is already
the latest. The notification is also incorrect — the brew formula
is named claude, not claude-code.
What Should Happen?
Update notification shown with incorrect command
(brew upgrade claude-code instead of brew upgrade claude).
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Install Claude Code via Homebrew
- Ensure it is up to date (brew upgrade claude)
- Run claude — spurious update notification appears
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.81 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
_No response_
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