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97 changes: 68 additions & 29 deletions docs/specs/claude-version-management/installation-and-versioning.md
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Expand Up @@ -106,37 +106,72 @@ Claude Code has deprecated npm installation and now requires native installation
3. **Version Checking on Agent Execution**:
- Before `claude.run()`: Check installed version vs supported version

**Scenario 0: Below Minimum Version** (user version < minimum supported version — hard block):
```
✗ Claude Code v2.0.10 is no longer supported
Minimum required version: v2.0.30
Recommended version: v2.1.25 (recommended)

This version is known to be incompatible with CodeMie and must be upgraded.

? What would you like to do? (Use arrow keys)
❯ Install v2.1.25 now and continue
Exit
```
- If **Install**: Installs the supported version and proceeds with agent execution
- If **Exit**: Prints manual update command and exits with code 0:
```
If you want to update manually, run:
codemie update claude
```

**Scenario 1: Newer Untested Version** (user version > supported version):
```
⚠️ WARNING: You are running Claude Code v2.0.45
CodeMie has only tested and verified Claude Code v2.0.30
CodeMie has only tested and verified Claude Code v2.0.30

Running a newer version may cause compatibility issues with the CodeMie backend proxy.
Running a newer version may cause compatibility issues with the CodeMie backend proxy.

To install the supported version, run:
codemie install claude --supported
To install the supported version, run:
codemie install claude --supported

Or install a specific version:
codemie install claude 2.0.30
Or install a specific version:
codemie install claude 2.0.30

Continue anyway? [y/N]:
? What would you like to do? (Use arrow keys)
❯ Install v2.0.30 now and continue
Continue with current version
Exit
```
- Exit code 1 if user declines (non-zero exit)
- Proceed if user confirms

- If **Install**: Installs the supported version and proceeds
- If **Continue**: Proceeds with the currently installed (newer) version
- If **Exit**: Prints install commands and exits with code 0:
```
To install the supported version, run:
codemie install claude --supported

Or install a specific version:
codemie install claude 2.0.30
```

**Scenario 2: Update Available** (newer supported version exists, current version compatible):
```
ℹ️ A new supported version of Claude Code is available!
Current version: v2.1.20
Latest version: v2.1.22 (recommended)

To update, run:
? What would you like to do? (Use arrow keys)
❯ Install v2.1.22 now and continue
Continue with current version
Exit
```
- If **Install**: Installs the supported version and proceeds
- If **Continue**: Proceeds with the currently installed version
- If **Exit**: Prints manual update command and exits with code 0:
```
If you want to update manually, run:
codemie update claude

Continue with current version? [Y/n]:
```
- Exit code 1 if user declines (non-zero exit)
- Proceed if user confirms (default: yes)

**User-Facing Output**:
- Success: "Claude Code v2.0.30 installed successfully ✓"
Expand Down Expand Up @@ -273,11 +308,13 @@ export class ClaudePlugin extends BaseAgentAdapter {
}

interface VersionCompatibilityResult {
compatible: boolean; // true if versions match or installed <= supported
installedVersion: string | null; // null if not installed
supportedVersion: string; // from metadata
isNewer: boolean; // true if installed > supported (warning case)
hasUpdate: boolean; // true if newer supported version available (info prompt)
compatible: boolean; // true if versions match or installed <= supported
installedVersion: string | null; // null if not installed
supportedVersion: string; // from metadata
isNewer: boolean; // true if installed > supported (warning case)
hasUpdate: boolean; // true if newer supported version available (info prompt)
isBelowMinimum: boolean; // true if installed < minimumSupportedVersion (hard block)
minimumSupportedVersion?: string; // from metadata, minimum version still compatible
}
```

Expand All @@ -299,10 +336,10 @@ Claude Code includes a built-in auto-updater that can automatically update to ne

When a newer supported version is available (installed < supported), users receive an informational prompt:
- **Message Type**: ℹ️ Info (cyan, non-threatening)
- **Default Action**: Continue with current version (Y is default)
- **Command**: `codemie update claude`
- **Behavior**: Non-blocking - allows user to proceed with current version or cancel to update
- **Purpose**: Keep users informed of newer tested versions without forcing immediate updates
- **Default Action**: Install supported version now (first option in list)
- **Options**: Install now and continue / Continue with current version / Exit
- **Behavior**: Non-blocking — user can install immediately, continue with current version, or exit and update manually
- **Purpose**: Keep users informed of newer tested versions and offer a frictionless upgrade path

**Installation Logic**:

Expand Down Expand Up @@ -368,11 +405,13 @@ export interface AgentMetadata {
* Result of version compatibility check
*/
export interface VersionCompatibilityResult {
compatible: boolean; // true if installed version is compatible
installedVersion: string | null; // null if not installed
supportedVersion: string; // version from metadata
isNewer: boolean; // true if installed > supported (requires warning)
hasUpdate: boolean; // true if newer supported version available (info prompt)
compatible: boolean; // true if installed version is compatible
installedVersion: string | null; // null if not installed
supportedVersion: string; // version from metadata
isNewer: boolean; // true if installed > supported (requires warning)
hasUpdate: boolean; // true if newer supported version available (info prompt)
isBelowMinimum: boolean; // true if installed < minimumSupportedVersion (hard block)
minimumSupportedVersion?: string; // from metadata, minimum version still compatible
}
```

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86 changes: 61 additions & 25 deletions src/agents/core/BaseAgentAdapter.ts
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Expand Up @@ -349,16 +349,34 @@ export abstract class BaseAgentAdapter implements AgentAdapter {
console.log();
console.log(chalk.red(`✗ ${this.displayName} v${installedDisplay} is no longer supported`));
console.log(chalk.red(` Minimum required version: v${minimumDisplay}`));
console.log(chalk.white(` Recommended version: v${compat.supportedVersion} `) + chalk.green('(recommended)'));
console.log();
console.log(chalk.white(' This version is known to be incompatible with CodeMie and must be upgraded.'));
console.log();
console.log(chalk.white(' To upgrade, run:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie install ${this.name}`));
console.log();
process.exit(1);
}

if (compat.isNewer && !this.metadata.silentMode) {
const { belowMinChoice } = await inquirer.prompt([
{
type: 'list',
name: 'belowMinChoice',
message: 'What would you like to do?',
choices: [
{ name: `Install v${compat.supportedVersion} now and continue`, value: 'install' },
{ name: 'Exit', value: 'exit' },
],
default: 'install',
},
]);

if (belowMinChoice === 'install') {
console.log(chalk.blue(`\n Installing ${this.displayName} v${compat.supportedVersion}...`));
await this.installVersion('supported');
console.log(); // Add spacing before agent starts
} else {
console.log(chalk.white('\n If you want to update manually, run:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie update ${this.name}`));
process.exit(0);
}
} else if (compat.isNewer && !this.metadata.silentMode) {
// User is running a newer (untested) version
console.log();
console.log(chalk.yellow(`⚠️ WARNING: You are running ${this.displayName} v${compat.installedVersion}`));
Expand All @@ -373,18 +391,30 @@ export abstract class BaseAgentAdapter implements AgentAdapter {
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie install ${this.name} ${compat.supportedVersion}`));
console.log();

const { continueAnyway } = await inquirer.prompt([
const { newerChoice } = await inquirer.prompt([
{
type: 'confirm',
name: 'continueAnyway',
message: 'Continue anyway?',
default: false,
type: 'list',
name: 'newerChoice',
message: 'What would you like to do?',
choices: [
{ name: `Install v${compat.supportedVersion} now and continue`, value: 'install' },
{ name: 'Continue with current version', value: 'continue' },
{ name: 'Exit', value: 'exit' },
],
default: 'install',
},
]);

if (!continueAnyway) {
console.log(chalk.gray('\nExecution cancelled\n'));
process.exit(1);
if (newerChoice === 'install') {
console.log(chalk.blue(`\n Installing ${this.displayName} v${compat.supportedVersion}...`));
await this.installVersion('supported');
} else if (newerChoice === 'exit') {
console.log(chalk.white('\n To install the supported version, run:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie install ${this.name} --supported`));
console.log();
console.log(chalk.white(' Or install a specific version:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie install ${this.name} ${compat.supportedVersion}`));
process.exit(0);
}

console.log(); // Add spacing before agent starts
Expand All @@ -396,22 +426,28 @@ export abstract class BaseAgentAdapter implements AgentAdapter {
console.log(chalk.white(` Current version: v${compat.installedVersion}`));
console.log(chalk.white(` Latest version: v${compat.supportedVersion} `) + chalk.green('(recommended)'));
console.log();
console.log(chalk.white(' To update, run:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie update ${this.name}`));
console.log();

const { continueWithCurrent } = await inquirer.prompt([
const { updateChoice } = await inquirer.prompt([
{
type: 'confirm',
name: 'continueWithCurrent',
message: 'Continue with current version?',
default: true,
type: 'list',
name: 'updateChoice',
message: `What would you like to do?`,
choices: [
{ name: `Install v${compat.supportedVersion} now and continue`, value: 'install' },
{ name: 'Continue with current version', value: 'continue' },
{ name: 'Exit', value: 'exit' },
],
default: 'install',
},
]);

if (!continueWithCurrent) {
console.log(chalk.gray('\nExecution cancelled. Please run the update command above.\n'));
process.exit(1);
if (updateChoice === 'install') {
console.log(chalk.blue(`\n Installing ${this.displayName} v${compat.supportedVersion}...`));
await this.installVersion('supported');
} else if (updateChoice === 'exit') {
console.log(chalk.white('\n If you want to update manually, run:'));
console.log(chalk.blueBright(` codemie update ${this.name}`));
process.exit(0);
}

console.log(); // Add spacing before agent starts
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