Checking your Zowe version release number

Once Zowe is installed and running, you will likely update Zowe and Zowe plug-ins regularly as new major and minor releases come out.

To keep track of which release is running as you troubleshoot an issue, the commands and file listed here can help.

Server side

To see the version of a Zowe release, run the zwe version command in USS:

zwe version

The zwe version command returns a single line with the Zowe release number:

Zowe v2.0.0

Using other commands

Add the debug or trace options to the zwe version command to show more information.

Using the debug mode:

zwe version --debug
Zowe v2.9.0
build and hash: v2.x/master#3248 (77fe6c5277e52474ebe9258c1b745949537dc398)

The debug mode shows the unique build identifier for the installed version of Zowe. Run this when you want to replicate a bug for testing or troubleshooting.

Using the trace mode:

zwe version --trace
Zowe v2.9.0
build and hash: v2.x/master#3248 (77fe6c5277e52474ebe9258c1b745949537dc398)
Zowe directory: /SYSTEM/zowe/runtime

The trace mode shows the location where the convenience build was extracted (such as <RUNTIME_DIR>). Run this when you want to confirm the location of your Zowe runtime directory.

Using the manifest file

Find the version number of your Zowe release in the manifest.json file.

1. Extract the PAX file for the Zowe convenience build to <RUNTIME_DIR>.

2. Navigate to <RUNTIME_DIR> to locate the manifest.json file.

3. Open the manifest.json file.

   The Zowe version is listed at the beginning of the file:

   {
   "name": "Zowe",
   "version": "2.10.0",
   "description": "Zowe is an open source project ...

Client side

Zowe CLI

1. Open the Zowe CLI.

2. Run the following command:

   zowe –-version

   The Zowe CLI version number is returned.

Zowe CLI plug-ins

1. Open the Zowe CLI.

2. Run the following command:

   zowe plugins list –-short

   A list of the installed Zowe CLI plug-ins are returned, along with the version number for each plug-in.

Zowe Explorer for Visual Studio Code

1. Open Visual Studio Code and click the Extensions icon.

   The Extensions Side Bar displays.

2. In the Search bar, enter Zowe Explorer.

3. In the Side Bar, select Zowe Explorer from the search results.

   An Editor tab displays the Zowe Explorer marketplace details. The version number is located next to the Zowe Explorer name.

Zowe Explorer for Visual Studio Code Extensions

1. Open Visual Studio Code and click the Extensions icon.

   The Extensions Side Bar displays.

2. In the Search bar, enter the name of the Zowe Explorer extension.

3. In the Side Bar, select the entered Zowe Explorer extension from the search results.

   An Editor tab displays the Zowe Explorer extension's marketplace details. The version number is located next to the Zowe Explorer extension's name.

Zowe IntelliJ Plug-in

1. Open the File menu and click Settings.

   The Settings window opens.

2. Click Plugins, then click Installed tab.

   A list of the installed extensions displays.

3. Search for, and select, Zowe Explorer.

   The Zowe Explorer marketplace details display on the right side of the window. The version number is located adjacent to the Zowe Explorer name.