wer patch
Update specific fields of a resource without opening an editor.
Usage
wer patch <type> <name> [KEY=VALUE ...] [-p JSON]Description
The patch command updates individual fields of a resource directly from the
command line. Unlike wer edit, which opens the full resource definition in
an editor, patch lets you make targeted changes using dot-notation
KEY=VALUE pairs or a JSON merge patch. This is ideal for scripting and quick
one-off modifications.
With dot-notation, values are automatically inferred as numbers, booleans, or strings.
Use =null to remove a field. You can also use -p to provide a
JSON merge patch (RFC 7386) for more complex updates.
Arguments
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
type | The type of resource to patch (workstation, workstationconfig, or sshkey) |
name | The name of the resource to update |
KEY=VALUE | One or more dot-notation field assignments |
Flags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-p, --patch | JSON merge patch body (cannot be combined with KEY=VALUE arguments) |
--stop | Stop the workstation before patching and start it after. Useful for changes that require a restart (e.g., machine type, disk size). Only applies to workstations |
Examples
# Update disk size using dot-notation
wer patch workstation my-vm spec.resources.diskSize=100
# Update multiple fields at once
wer patch ws my-vm spec.resources.cpu=4 spec.resources.memory=8
# Add a label
wer patch ws my-vm metadata.labels.env=staging
# Remove a field (set to null)
wer patch ws my-vm spec.sshKeyRef=null
# JSON merge patch
wer patch workstation my-vm -p '{"spec":{"resources":{"diskSize":100}}}'
# Change machine type (stop, patch, restart automatically)
wer patch ws my-vm spec.providerConfig.machineType=t3.large --stop