# Buildkite CLI update command

The `bk update` command allows you to update the installed bk CLI or print update instructions from the command line.

Update the installed bk CLI or print update instructions Update the installed bk CLI. If bk is managed by Homebrew or mise, this command prints the right update instruction for that tool. If bk was installed as a standalone release binary, this command downloads the latest release for the current platform, verifies its checksum, and replaces that binary in place.

```bash
bk update [flags]
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--debug` | Enable debug output for REST API calls |