Upgrade Your Astro Project: Easy Guide

Jan 23, 2024 - 2 min read

Hey Astro developers!

As with any technology, staying current with the latest version of Astro is crucial. Upgrades often bring exciting new features, essential bug fixes, and performance enhancements that can significantly benefit your project.

This guide equips you with the knowledge to effortlessly upgrade Astro in your project using three effective methods. We’ll cover using the dedicated @astrojs/upgrade command, your preferred package manager’s upgrade command, and navigating the upgrade process within a specific version range.

Upgrading Astro: Your Options

There are three primary ways to upgrade Astro in your project:

1. Automaticly update (Recommended):

This method is the simplest and most recommended approach. Open your terminal, navigate to your project directory, and run the following command:

npx @astrojs/upgrade

2. Upgrading with Your Package Manager:

If you prefer using your package manager’s built-in upgrade functionality, you can leverage the following commands depending on your package manager:

npm install astro@latest

pnpm upgrade astro --latest

yarn upgrade astro --latest

Important Note:

Before upgrading, it’s always recommended to back up your project to avoid any unforeseen issues. Additionally, consult the official Astro upgrade guide for any specific considerations or breaking changes associated with the target version you’re upgrading to. You can find the upgrade guide here: Astro Docs