update

name	update
description	Check for and install wicked-bus updates. Compares installed version against npm registry, updates skills across all detected CLIs. Use when: "update wicked-bus", "check for bus updates", "wicked-bus update", or periodically to stay current.

wicked-bus update

Check for and install updates to wicked-bus and its skills.

Cross-Platform Notes

Commands work on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Use agent-native tools (Read, Write, Grep, Glob) over shell commands when possible.

When to use

• User asks to update or check for updates
• After encountering unexpected behavior that might be fixed in a newer version
• Periodically (suggest checking monthly)

Process

Step 1: Check current installed version

Check both global and local installations:

npm list -g wicked-bus --json 2>/dev/null | python3 -c "
import json, sys
try:
    d = json.load(sys.stdin)
    deps = d.get('dependencies', {})
    v = deps.get('wicked-bus', {}).get('version', 'not installed')
    print(v)
except Exception:
    print('not installed')
" 2>/dev/null || python -c "
import json, sys
try:
    d = json.load(sys.stdin)
    deps = d.get('dependencies', {})
    v = deps.get('wicked-bus', {}).get('version', 'not installed')
    print(v)
except Exception:
    print('not installed')
"

Also check local (project-level) install:

npm list wicked-bus --json 2>/dev/null

Step 2: Check latest version on npm

npm view wicked-bus version 2>/dev/null

Step 3: Compare versions

If installed version matches latest: "wicked-bus is up to date (v{version})."

If an update is available: "wicked-bus v{new} is available (you have v{current}). Update now?"

Step 4: Update (if user approves)

For global install:

npm install -g wicked-bus@latest 2>&1

For local (project) install:

npm install wicked-bus@latest 2>&1

If EACCES / permission denied:

• macOS/Linux: sudo npm install -g wicked-bus@latest
• Windows: re-run shell as Administrator
• Report the failure — do NOT silently skip

Step 5: Refresh skills in all CLIs

After updating the package, run the installer to copy updated skills:

npx wicked-bus-install

Or with a specific CLI target:

npx wicked-bus-install --cli=claude

Step 6: Verify

Re-run the Step 1 version check. Confirm the version matches latest.

If it still shows the old version:

1. Check which wicked-bus (macOS/Linux) or where wicked-bus (Windows)
2. Clear npm cache: npm cache clean --force
3. Check if nvm/fnm/volta is pinning a stale copy

Step 7: Report

wicked-bus updated: v{old} → v{new}
Skills refreshed in {N} CLIs: {list}

Version check without updating

If the user just wants to check, stop after Step 3 and report current vs. available version.