claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature request: show changelog link in update/relaunch notification [1 participants]

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When Claude Code detects a new version and prompts the user to relaunch, it would be helpful to include a link to the changelog so users can see what's new before relaunching.

Root Cause

When Claude Code detects a new version and prompts the user to relaunch, it would be helpful to include a link to the changelog so users can see what's new before relaunching.

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Summary

When Claude Code detects a new version and prompts the user to relaunch, it would be helpful to include a link to the changelog so users can see what's new before relaunching.

Expected behavior

The update notification includes a "What's new" or "View changelog" link that opens the release notes / changelog for the new version.

Current behavior

The relaunch prompt shows that an update is available but provides no information about what changed in the new version.

Use case

Users may want to know what's in an update before deciding to relaunch — especially mid-session. A changelog link lets them make an informed decision without having to go find release notes manually.

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TL;DR

Adding a "What's new" or "View changelog" link to the update notification can inform users about changes in the new version before relaunching.

Guidance

  • Identify the code responsible for generating the update notification and relaunch prompt to determine where to add the changelog link.
  • Consider using a templating engine or string formatting to insert the changelog link into the notification message.
  • Ensure the changelog link points to the correct release notes for the new version, potentially by using version-specific URLs or query parameters.
  • Test the updated notification with different versions and scenarios to verify the link works as expected.

Example

No specific code example can be provided without knowing the implementation details, but the link might be added similar to: [View changelog](https://example.com/changelog/v{version}).

Notes

The solution assumes that the changelog or release notes are publicly accessible and versioned in a way that can be linked to from the update notification.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Add a "What's new" or "View changelog" link to the update notification, as this provides a direct and user-friendly way to inform users about updates without requiring significant changes to the underlying update mechanism.

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The update notification includes a "What's new" or "View changelog" link that opens the release notes / changelog for the new version.

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