diff --git a/content/_hidden/(local-development)/creating-a-clarinet-project.mdx b/content/_hidden/(local-development)/creating-a-clarinet-project.mdx
index 1fcc812fa..6b49b3c8e 100644
--- a/content/_hidden/(local-development)/creating-a-clarinet-project.mdx
+++ b/content/_hidden/(local-development)/creating-a-clarinet-project.mdx
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Created file counter/.gitignore
 Created directory counter/contracts
 Created directory counter/tests
 Created file counter/settings/Devnet.toml
-Created file counter/settings/Mainnet.toml  
+Created file counter/settings/Mainnet.toml
 Created file counter/settings/Testnet.toml
 Created file counter/package.json
 Created file counter/tsconfig.json
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ Your `Clarinet.toml` now includes:
 [contracts.counter]
 path = 'contracts/counter.clar'
 clarity_version = 2
-epoch = 2.5
+epoch = "latest"
 ```
 
 ## Step 3: Write Your Smart Contract
diff --git a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/clarity-formatter.mdx b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/clarity-formatter.mdx
index 2a3efec68..7cac50a7d 100644
--- a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/clarity-formatter.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/clarity-formatter.mdx
@@ -142,6 +142,14 @@ Format with custom settings:
 $ clarinet format -i 4 -l 120 --in-place
 ```
 
+Check formatting in CI/CD pipelines:
+
+```terminal
+$ clarinet format --check
+```
+
+The `--check` flag validates that all Clarity files are properly formatted without modifying them. This is perfect for continuous integration workflows where you want to ensure code style consistency.
+
 ### Ignoring blocks of code
 
 Prevent formatting of specific code blocks:
@@ -151,4 +159,4 @@ Prevent formatting of specific code blocks:
 (define-constant something (list
   1     2  3  ;; Preserves custom spacing
   4 5 ))
-```
\ No newline at end of file
+```
diff --git a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/cli-reference.mdx b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/cli-reference.mdx
index 904a5ba9f..69a3e816f 100644
--- a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/cli-reference.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/cli-reference.mdx
@@ -365,14 +365,16 @@ $ clarinet format [OPTIONS]
 ```
 
 ```terminal
+$ clarinet format --check
 $ clarinet format --dry-run
 $ clarinet format --file contracts/token.clar --in-place
 ```
 
 | Option | Short | Description | Required |
 |--------|-------|-------------|----------|
-| `--dry-run` | | Only echo the result of formatting | Yes |
-| `--in-place` | | Replace the contents of a file with the formatted code | Yes |
+| `--check` | | Check if code is formatted without modifying files | No |
+| `--dry-run` | | Only echo the result of formatting | No |
+| `--in-place` | | Replace the contents of a file with the formatted code | No |
 | `--manifest-path <path>` | `-m` | Path to Clarinet.toml | No |
 | `--file <file>` | `-f` | If specified, format only this file | No |
 | `--max-line-length <length>` | `-l` | Maximum line length | No |
diff --git a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/validation-and-analysis.mdx b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/validation-and-analysis.mdx
index 8c8343e82..82e72ab1b 100644
--- a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/validation-and-analysis.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(clarinet-cli)/validation-and-analysis.mdx
@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Check Clarity contracts check
         run: clarinet check --use-on-disk-deployment-plan
+      - name: Check Clarity contracts format
+        run: clarinet format --check
 ```
 
 ## Runtime analysis
@@ -142,7 +144,7 @@ $ continue
 Debug navigation commands:
 - `step` or `s` - Step into sub-expressions
 - `finish` or `f` - Complete current expression
-- `next` or `n` - Step over sub-expressions  
+- `next` or `n` - Step over sub-expressions
 - `continue` or `c` - Continue to next breakpoint
 
 ### **Using `::get_costs` for analyzing specific function costs**
@@ -185,15 +187,15 @@ Master interactive debugging to quickly identify issues by starting a debugging
 $ clarinet console
 $ ::debug (contract-call? .counter count-up)
 [1mST1PQHQKV0RJXZFY1DGX8MNSNYVE3VGZJSRTPGZGM.counter[0m[1m:9:3[0m
-   6      
+   6
    7      ;; Increment the count for the caller
    8      (define-public (count-up)
 -> 9        (ok (map-set counters tx-sender (+ (get-count tx-sender) u1)))
             ^
    10     )
-   11     
+   11
    12     ;; Get the current count for a user
-(debug) 
+(debug)
 $ continue
 ```
 
diff --git a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(overview)/project-structure.mdx b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(overview)/project-structure.mdx
index 3dc40a849..efd28b42e 100644
--- a/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(overview)/project-structure.mdx
+++ b/content/docs/tools/clarinet/(overview)/project-structure.mdx
@@ -51,12 +51,12 @@ description = "A counter smart contract"
 [contracts.traits]
 path = "contracts/traits.clar"
 clarity_version = 3
-epoch = 3.1
+epoch = "latest"
 
 [contracts.counter]
 path = 'contracts/counter.clar'
 clarity_version = 3
-epoch = 3.1
+epoch = "latest"
 ```
 
 The manifest handles several critical functions:
@@ -65,6 +65,20 @@ The manifest handles several critical functions:
 - **Stacks Epoch and Clarity version**: Specifies Clarity version and epoch for each contract
 - **Boot sequence**: Lists contracts to deploy on `clarinet devnet start`
 
+### Epoch configuration
+
+You can specify the epoch in two ways:
+
+```toml
+# Use a specific epoch version
+epoch = 3.1
+
+# Use the latest available epoch (default)
+epoch = "latest"
+```
+
+Using `"latest"` ensures your contracts always use the newest Clarity features and optimizations available in your version of Clarinet.
+
 ## Testing infrastructure
 
 ### Package configuration
@@ -241,11 +255,11 @@ Never commit mainnet private keys or mnemonics. Use environment variables for pr
         ```toml Clarinet.toml
         [contracts.token]
         clarity_version = 3
-        epoch = 3.1 # !mark
+        epoch = "latest" # !mark
 
         [contracts.pool]
         clarity_version = 3
-        epoch = 3.1 # !mark
+        epoch = "latest" # !mark
         ```
 
         Mismatched versions can cause deployment failures and unexpected behavior. Always upgrade all contracts together when moving to a new Clarity version.
