# check

## Description

The `version check` command checks if a newer version of containerlab is available.

## Usage

```
containerlab version check
```

When executed, the containerlab binary will reach out to the github API and check if a newer version is available and display the result.

Example result output:

```
🎉 A newer containerlab version (0.62.2) is available!
Release notes: https://containerlab.dev/rn/0.62/#0622
Run 'sudo clab version upgrade' or see https://containerlab.dev/install/ for installation options.
```
