[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

  1. Install Claude Code via Homebrew
  2. Ensure it is up to date (brew upgrade claude)
  3. 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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