rtk-ai/rtk

how to update rtk self

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#1,763 opened on May 7, 2026

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Description

I want like this rtk update but not support for now

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Research direction
Examine the current command structure and add a new subcommand for self update. Look into using a Rust self update library or implement a simple mechanism to fetch the latest release from GitHub and replace the binary.
Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GitRust
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65