FlowCtl Update Command
The update command upgrades the FlowSynx system to a newer or specific version.
It downloads and installs the requested release while preserving existing configuration, logs, and user-specific settings.
Use this command to keep your FlowSynx deployment current with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.
Usage
flowctl update [options]
Executes an update of the FlowSynx installation for the current user profile.
Options
| Short | Long | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| -f | --force | No | Forcefully terminates all running FlowSynx processes before applying the update. Default: False. |
| --flowsynx-version | No | Target FlowSynx version to install (e.g., 1.0.0). If omitted, updates to the latest available release. | |
| -?, -h | --help | No | Displays usage information and available options for the update command. |
Examples
Update to the Latest Version
flowctl update
Fetches and installs the most recent stable version of FlowSynx.
Update to a Specific Version
flowctl update --flowsynx-version 1.1.3
Updates FlowSynx to version 1.2.3, retaining all existing user settings.
Forceful Update
flowctl update --flowsynx-version 1.1.3 --force
Terminates any running FlowSynx processes and performs the upgrade without requiring manual confirmation.