---
title: "nuxi upgrade"
description: The upgrade command upgrades Nuxt 3 to the latest version.
# `nuxi upgrade`
```{bash}
npx nuxi upgrade [--force|-f]
```
The `upgrade` command upgrades Nuxt 3 to the latest version.
Option | Default | Description
-------------------------|-----------------|------------------
`--force, -f` | `false` | Removes `node_modules` and lock files before upgrade.