homebrew: cask drift after an in-app update

· Thiago Perrotta · Aug. 16, 2026, 12:39 p.m.
Summary
The blog post details a problem encountered with Homebrew when trying to upgrade the 1Password application that had upgraded itself behind Homebrew's back, leading to conflicting version information. The author shares a step-by-step solution to resolve the issue, including removing stale data and reinstalling the application correctly to synchronize the version with Homebrew. The content highlights insights on managing software updates with cask applications.
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