Version Command

This guide documents the version command in the Kubiya CLI, which displays the current version of your CLI installation.

Overview

The version command provides a simple way to check which version of the Kubiya CLI you are running. This is useful for troubleshooting, ensuring compatibility, and checking if updates are available.

Basic Usage

To display the current version of the Kubiya CLI:

kubiya version

Example output:

Kubiya CLI v1.5.2

📢 Update available! Latest version: v1.5.3
Run 'kubiya update' to update to the latest version

Functionality

The version command performs two main functions:

1. Display Current Version: Shows the version number of the currently installed Kubiya CLI

2. Update Check: Automatically checks if a newer version is available and provides instructions for updating

Use Cases

Troubleshooting

Include version information when reporting issues:

# Create a report that includes version information
echo "Kubiya CLI Issue Report" > report.txt
echo "======================" >> report.txt
echo "Version: $(kubiya version)" >> report.txt
echo "Issue description: [describe your issue here]" >> report.txt

Scripting

Check version in scripts:

# Simple script to check CLI version
#!/bin/bash
VERSION=$(kubiya version | head -n 1 | cut -d ' ' -f 3)
echo "Using Kubiya CLI $VERSION"

Related Commands

• kubiya update - Update the Kubiya CLI to the latest version

Conclusion

The version command is a simple but essential utility that helps you identify your current CLI version and determine if updates are available.