# Updating Cushy

CushyStudio updates itself effortlessly. To update:

1. **Close CushyStudio:** Ensure CushyStudio is closed before proceeding with the update.
2. **Run the Update Script for Your Platform:**
   * For Mac and Linux, execute: `_mac-linux-update.sh`.
   * For Windows, run: `_windows-update.bat`.

#### Risks When Updating

When updating, consider the following risks:

* **Broken Migrations:** On every startup, CushyStudio applies new changes to its database, including all migrations. A backup feature will be implemented soon to ensure you never lose your drafts or prompts.
* **App Incompatibility:** CushyKit is designed to be robust to breaking changes. Your custom apps should never lose their drafts. However, after an update, you may need to update your custom apps. Sometimes, a built-in app will also be updated.

#### Updating Manually

When updating manually (e.g., with a git pull or checking out a branch), follow these steps:

* Run the update script to ensure everything is properly updated.
* If you're updating manually with a git pull or checking out a branch, you will need to run the install script to install all dependencies correctly.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.cushystudio.com/getting-started/installation/updating-cushy.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.