ibmcloud-update
TLDR
Update CLI to the most recent version
Force an update without confirmation prompts
SYNOPSIS
ibmcloud update [--check-only] [--verbose]
PARAMETERS
--check-only
Check for updates without installing them.
--verbose
Enable verbose logging during the update process.
DESCRIPTION
The ibmcloud update command is part of the IBM Cloud Command Line Interface (CLI), a powerful tool for managing IBM Cloud resources from the terminal.
It automatically checks for the latest version of the CLI available from IBM's repositories, downloads the installer if an update is found, and performs the upgrade seamlessly. This ensures users always have access to the newest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
On Linux systems, the command handles self-updates efficiently, preserving plugins and configurations where possible. It requires an active internet connection and may prompt for sudo privileges to replace binaries in system directories like /usr/local/bin. The process is non-interactive by default but provides progress feedback.
Regular use is recommended to maintain compatibility with evolving IBM Cloud services, such as Kubernetes clusters, serverless functions, and VPC infrastructure. Post-update, verify with ibmcloud version. This command simplifies CLI maintenance compared to manual reinstalls.
CAVEATS
Requires internet access and may need sudo privileges on Linux. Not suitable for air-gapped environments; plugins may need re-installation after major updates.
USAGE NOTES
Run after installing plugins or before major deployments to ensure compatibility.
Output includes version details pre- and post-update.
HISTORY
Introduced with the IBM Cloud CLI (formerly Bluemix CLI) around 2017, evolving from Cloud Foundry CLI integrations. Regular enhancements align with IBM Cloud platform updates.
