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CLI Tools Lack Built-in Self-Update Commands

Developers using CLI tools must manually reinstall to update, as most tools lack a native self-update mechanism. This adds friction to keeping tooling current and risks version drift across teams. A standard update command pattern would align CLI UX with modern developer expectations.

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