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ghcup:tldr:1d5a7

ghcup: Update `ghcup` itself.
$ ghcup upgrade
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The command "ghcup upgrade" is a command used with the Haskell toolchain manager called "ghcup". "ghcup" stands for "GHC (Glasgow Haskell Compiler) Universal Package Manager" and it is used to manage different versions of the Haskell compiler and associated tools on a system.

The "ghcup upgrade" command is used to upgrade the "ghcup" tool itself to the latest available version. By running this command, any existing installation of "ghcup" will be checked for updates, and if a newer version is available, it will be downloaded and installed to replace the older version.

This command is useful when you want to ensure that you are using the latest version of "ghcup" as it may bring bug fixes, new features, or performance improvements.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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