Use when modifying service config without full redeploy. Use when updating env vars and restarting single service.
Install
npx skillscat add zeabur/zeabur-claude-plugin/zeabur-update-service Install via the SkillsCat registry.
SKILL.md
Zeabur Update Service Without Redeploy
Workflow
# 1. Set project context
npx zeabur@latest context set project --id=<project-id> -i=false -y
# 2. Get service ID
npx zeabur@latest service list -i=false
# 3. Check current variables
npx zeabur@latest variable list --id <service-id> -i=false
# 4. Add/update variables
npx zeabur@latest variable create --id <service-id> \
--key "KEY1=value1" \
--key "KEY2=value2" \
-i=false -y
# 5. Get env-id (from step 3 output or deployment list)
# Look for: "Only one environment... select <production>"
# 6. Restart service
npx zeabur@latest service restart --id <service-id> --env-id <env-id> -i=false -yCaveats
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
${VAR} references |
Set in Dashboard, not CLI (shell expands to empty) |
variable update clears vars |
Use variable create instead |
| Need env-id | Get from variable list output or Dashboard URL |
When to Use
- Fix environment variable typos
- Add missing config
- Change ports, URLs, credentials
- No need to redeploy entire template