How to upgrade your GitHub CLI (`gh`) version on Windows

Here is how to update your GitHub CLI version on Windows. This guide assumes you have already installed GitHub CLI on your system.

1. Visit https://github.com/cli/cli/releases/latest
   


2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the assets


3. Find the entry for your system architecture (amd64 or arm64)
   

# Example

GitHub CLI 2.X.X windows amd64

GitHub CLI 2.X.X windows arm64

1. Download the file


2. Open the ZIP archive


3. Open the director where your current version is installed
   
   
   
   
   • This is probably C:\Program Files\GitHub CLI
     
   
   
   • Run where.exe gh to find the path if you are unsure
   
   
   
   


4. Copy the gh.exe file from the ZIP archive to the directory where your current version is installed
   
   
   
   
   • You will be prompted to replace the existing file
   
   
   • You may also need to provide administrator permissions
   
   
   
   


5. Run gh --version to verify the installation

Done! You have successfully updated GitHub CLI on Windows.