update-framework

To update the Samuel framework and preserve custom configurations, the update process intelligently backs up and restores project-specific files like CLAUDE.md. It supports selective merging to ensure your custom guardrails remain intact during the version upgrade.

Checking your Samuel framework version involves automated version detection, which compares your current installation against the latest available releases. The process highlights differences and fetches recent updates to ensure you have the newest features and security patches.

Yes, you can perform a selective merge instead of a full replacement when updating framework components. The update process supports both methods, allowing you to choose between completely replacing files or intelligently merging new changes into existing ones.

The update process handles verification by providing detailed verification steps after executing updates for components like .claude/skills and CLAUDE.md. This ensures a successful upgrade by confirming that all framework files are correctly updated and functional.

An automated update workflow is needed to streamline maintenance and ensure you receive the latest language guides, features, and security patches without manual hassle. It eliminates version control errors and keeps your entire team on the same framework release.

A limitation of a full replacement is that it overwrites existing project-specific configurations in files like CLAUDE.md. To avoid losing custom guardrails, the update framework recommends using selective merging or relying on its backup and restoration features.