Installomator

An open-source shell script that downloads, installs and updates standard applications on managed Macs.

FreeOpen sourcemacOSCommand line
Official websitegithub.com

These buttons open the developer's own site, repository or store listing in a new tab. wares.gg does not host downloads.

About Installomator

Installomator is a single installation script for Mac administrators. Given a label for an application, it downloads the current version from the vendor and installs it, which makes it a common way to deploy and update standard software through an MDM system.

The repository keeps a large list of application labels and includes folders for MDM integration. The main branch is a beta of the next release with the newest labels and fixes, so tested releases are the safer choice for production fleets.

Strengths

  • Installs and updates many Mac apps from vendor downloads
  • Works with MDM tools for fleet deployment
  • Large, actively maintained list of app labels

Limitations

  • macOS only
  • Main branch is a beta, so pick a tested release for production
  • Relies on vendor download URLs that can change

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The Installomator contributors
Platforms
macOS, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Mac administrators deploying standard apps through MDM
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

Alternatives to Installomator

Compare all

Software that can replace Installomator for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • Munki

    An open-source set of tools for managing software installs and removals on macOS client machines.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSSelf-hosted

    Munki manages installs and removals on Macs from a repository on a plain web server, which you must set up and maintain instead of pulling vendor downloads directly.

  • AutoPkg

    A command-line automation framework for downloading, packaging and distributing macOS software.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOSCommand line

    AutoPkg is a recipe-based command-line framework that downloads and packages Mac software for distribution, so it prepares packages rather than installing them on clients itself.

Similar software

Related functionality, not necessarily a direct replacement.

  • Jamf Pro

    A device management and security platform for Macs, iPhones, iPads and other Apple devices in organisations.

    PaidProprietaryWeb

  • Outset

    A macOS utility that automatically runs scripts and packages at boot, at user login or on demand.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

  • Nudge

    An open-source macOS app that repeatedly prompts users to install required macOS security updates.

    FreeOpen sourcemacOS

  • SimpleMDM

    A hosted mobile device management service for enrolling, configuring and updating fleets of Apple devices.

    PaidProprietarymacOSiOSWeb

  • Mosyle

    A hosted device management and security platform for Apple devices used at work and in schools.

    PaidProprietarymacOSiOSWeb

  • NanoMDM

    A minimalist open-source Apple MDM server, inspired by MicroMDM, that you run yourself.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line

Report a wrong fact or a dead link on this listing