[ENV DOCS]

docs/swarms/install/workspace_manager.md

@@ -24,6 +24,25 @@ WORKSPACE_DIR=/path/to/your/workspace
   - Keeps track of agent interactions
   - Preserves conversation logs
 
+#### `SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON`
+- **Purpose**: Controls automatic updates of the Swarms framework
+- **Type**: Boolean
+- **Default**: `false`
+- **Example**:
+```bash
+SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON=true
+```
+- **Features**:
+  - Automatically updates to the latest stable version
+  - Ensures you have the newest features
+  - Maintains compatibility with the latest improvements
+  - Handles dependency updates
+- **Considerations**:
+  - Set to `false` if you need version stability
+  - Recommended `true` for development environments
+  - Consider system requirements for auto-updates
+  - May require restart after updates
+
 ### Telemetry Configuration
 
 #### `USE_TELEMETRY`
@@ -70,6 +89,9 @@ touch .env
 # Basic configuration
 WORKSPACE_DIR=./my_workspace
 
+# Enable auto-updates
+SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON=true
+
 # Enable telemetry
 USE_TELEMETRY=true
 
@@ -78,7 +100,7 @@ SWARMS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
 ```
 
 3. Obtain your API key:
-   - Visit [swarms.ai dashboard](https://swarms.ai)
+   - Visit [swarms.ai](https://swarms.ai)
    - Create an account or log in
    - Navigate to the API section
    - Generate your unique API key
@@ -100,11 +122,18 @@ SWARMS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
    - Consider privacy implications in production
    - Review collected data periodically
 
+4. **Auto-Update Management**:
+   - Test updates in development before enabling in production
+   - Keep backups before enabling auto-updates
+   - Monitor system resources during updates
+   - Schedule updates during low-traffic periods
+
 ## Examples
 
 ### Basic Development Setup
 ```bash
 WORKSPACE_DIR=./dev_workspace
+SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON=true
 USE_TELEMETRY=true
 SWARMS_API_KEY=sk_test_xxxxxxxxxxxx
 ```
@@ -112,10 +141,19 @@ SWARMS_API_KEY=sk_test_xxxxxxxxxxxx
 ### Production Setup
 ```bash
 WORKSPACE_DIR=/var/log/swarms/prod_workspace
+SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON=false
 USE_TELEMETRY=true
 SWARMS_API_KEY=sk_prod_xxxxxxxxxxxx
 ```
 
+### Testing Environment
+```bash
+WORKSPACE_DIR=./test_workspace
+SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON=true
+USE_TELEMETRY=false
+SWARMS_API_KEY=sk_test_xxxxxxxxxxxx
+```
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 Common issues and solutions:
@@ -135,6 +173,12 @@ Common issues and solutions:
    - Verify firewall settings
    - Check for proper boolean values
 
+4. **Auto-Update Issues**:
+   - Check internet connectivity
+   - Verify sufficient disk space
+   - Ensure proper permissions for updates
+   - Check system compatibility requirements
+
 ## Additional Resources
 
 - [Swarms Framework Documentation](https://github.com/kyegomez/swarms)

swarms/structs/agent.py

@@ -2286,9 +2286,9 @@ class Agent:
         device_id = device_id or self.device_id
         all_cores = all_cores or self.all_cores
         all_gpus = all_gpus or self.all_gpus
-        do_not_use_cluster_ops = do_not_use_cluster_ops or self.do_not_use_cluster_ops
-        
-        
+        do_not_use_cluster_ops = (
+            do_not_use_cluster_ops or self.do_not_use_cluster_ops
+        )
 
         if scheduled_run_date:
             while datetime.now() < scheduled_run_date:
@@ -2314,7 +2314,7 @@ class Agent:
                     *args,
                     **kwargs,
                 )
-                
+
         except ValueError as e:
             logger.error(f"Invalid device specified: {e}")
             raise e

swarms/telemetry/auto_upgrade_swarms.py

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import os
 import subprocess
 
 from swarms.utils.loguru_logger import initialize_logger
@@ -9,6 +10,16 @@ logger = initialize_logger(log_folder="auto_upgrade_swarms")
 def auto_update():
     """auto update swarms"""
     try:
+        # Check if auto-update is disabled
+        auto_update_enabled = os.getenv(
+            "SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON", "true"
+        ).lower()
+        if auto_update_enabled == "false":
+            logger.info(
+                "Auto-update is disabled via SWARMS_AUTOUPDATE_ON"
+            )
+            return
+
         outcome = check_for_update()
         if outcome is True:
             logger.info(