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Overview

The devcpc version command displays the currently installed version of DevCPC and automatically checks if a newer version is available on GitHub.

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Syntax

devcpc version

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Output Example (Current Version)

DevCPC CLI v1.0.2

✓ Estás usando la última versión

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Output Example (Update Available)

DevCPC CLI v1.0.1

⚠ Nueva versión disponible: v1.0.2 (actual: v1.0.1)
Actualizar: devcpc update
Or alternatively: 
DevCPC CLI v1.0.1

⚠ Nueva versión disponible: v1.0.2 (actual: v1.0.1)
Actualizar: curl -fsSL https://destroyer.me/devcpc | bash

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Version Information

The command displays:
  • Current version - Installed version number
  • Update status - Whether an update is available
  • Latest version - Newest version on GitHub (if different)
  • Update command - How to update

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Version Format

DevCPC uses semantic versioning: 
v1.0.2
│ │ │
│ │ └─ Patch number (bug fixes)
│ └─── Minor version (new features)
└───── Major version (breaking changes)

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Version Components

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Major
integer
Incremented for breaking changes or major rewrites. Example: v1.x.x → v2.x.x
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Minor
integer
Incremented for new features (backward compatible). Example: v1.0.x → v1.1.x
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Patch
integer
Incremented for bug fixes and minor improvements. Example: v1.0.1 → v1.0.2

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Update Checking

The command automatically:
  1. Reads current version from ~/.DevCPC/VERSION
  2. Queries GitHub API for latest release
  3. Compares versions
  4. Displays update notification if available

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GitHub API Query

curl -fsSL https://api.github.com/repos/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases/latest
The API returns JSON with release information: 
{
  "tag_name": "v1.0.2",
  "name": "Release 1.0.2",
  "published_at": "2026-03-01T12:00:00Z",
  ...
}

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Version Storage

Version information is stored in: 
~/.DevCPC/VERSION
Content: 
1.0.2

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Use Cases

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Check Version Before Update

devcpc version
devcpc update
devcpc version

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Verify Installation

After installing DevCPC: 
devcpc version

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Troubleshooting

When reporting issues: 
devcpc version > version.txt
# Attach version.txt to issue report

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CI/CD Version Checks

# .github/workflows/build.yml
steps:
  - name: Check DevCPC Version
    run: devcpc version

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Script Integration

Extract version in scripts: 
#!/bin/bash
VERSION=$(devcpc version | grep -oP 'v\K[0-9.]+')
echo "Using DevCPC $VERSION"

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Version Comparison

The command compares versions numerically: 
v1.0.1 < v1.0.2  ✓ Update available
v1.0.2 = v1.0.2  ✓ Current
v1.1.0 > v1.0.2  ✗ Shouldn't happen

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Update Recommendation

When an update is available: 
⚠ Nueva versión disponible: v1.0.2 (actual: v1.0.1)
Actualizar: devcpc update
You can:
  1. Update now: 
    devcpc update
  2. Reinstall: 
    curl -fsSL https://destroyer.me/devcpc | bash
  3. Manual update: 
    rm -rf ~/.DevCPC
curl -fsSL https://destroyer.me/devcpc | bash

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Version History

To view version history: 
# View GitHub releases
open https://github.com/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases

# Or with curl
curl -fsSL https://api.github.com/repos/destroyer-dcf/DevCPC/releases

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Offline Behavior

If internet is unavailable: 
DevCPC CLI v1.0.1

⚠ No se pudo verificar actualizaciones (sin conexión)
The command still displays current version but can’t check for updates.

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Version in Help

The version is also shown in help: 
devcpc help
Output: 
═════════════════════════════════════════════════
CLI v1.0.2
By Destroyer 2026
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Exit Codes

Exit CodeMeaning
0Success (always)
The command always succeeds, even if it can’t check for updates.

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Version-Specific Features

Some features may require minimum versions:
FeatureMinimum Version
CDT tape supportv1.0.0+
CPR cartridge supportv1.0.0+
PNG sprite conversionv1.0.0+
PNG screen conversionv1.0.0+
Auto-updatev1.0.0+

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Release Channels

Currently DevCPC uses:
  • Stable - Production releases (v1.x.x)
  • Beta - Pre-release versions (v1.x.x-beta.x)
The version command only checks stable releases.

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