# olef update

Source: https://olef.dev/docs/reference/cli/update

Generated from **Olef 3.0.2**. [All commands](https://olef.dev/docs/reference/commands) · [Capabilities and requirements](https://olef.dev/docs/reference/capabilities)

These entries describe available commands, not a sequence to run. Check prerequisites before changing app, device, or cloud state. Global options are listed in the [command catalog](https://olef.dev/docs/reference/commands#global-options).

## olef update

Check for a newer release and print the command that updates this install (Homebrew, Scoop or the installer). Never changes anything

```bash
olef update --help
```

Output: **human_or_json**.

| Argument | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--check` | Accepted for compatibility; `update` is always a read-only check |
| `--json` | Emit the result as JSON instead of human text |