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Check for updates

Use beacon version check before upgrading to confirm whether a newer release is available:
Check for updates
beacon version check
When an update is available, Beacon prints the latest version, the installed version, Homebrew upgrade guidance, and a release download URL.

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Upgrade with Homebrew

Upgrade Beacon with the standard Homebrew flow:
Upgrade Beacon
brew update
brew upgrade beacon
beacon version

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Repair endpoint configuration

If you run Beacon as a local endpoint service, reapply managed service files and telemetry configuration after upgrading:
Repair endpoint configuration after upgrade
beacon endpoint repair
beacon endpoint status
beacon endpoint repair preserves runtime logs while reapplying service files, collector configuration, harness telemetry settings, and forwarding destinations.
On v0.0.43 or newer, use beacon endpoint doctor --fix when you only need supported health-check drift remediated without a full repair.

Install Beacon

Install the Beacon CLI with Homebrew or platform archives.

beacon version

Display the installed version and check for released updates.

Endpoint repair

Reapply service files and telemetry configuration.

Endpoint health checks

Validate endpoint health and apply supported fixes.