Outset
A macOS utility that automatically runs scripts and packages at boot, at user login or on demand.
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Package managers
- Homebrew
brew install --cask outset
About Outset
Outset is a small tool for Mac administrators. It processes scripts and installer packages during the boot sequence, when users log in, or on demand, which makes it a convenient way to run first-boot setup, per-user configuration and recurring login tasks on managed Macs.
It is written in Swift and maintained in the macadmins GitHub organisation. The repository includes material for deploying it with MDM tools such as Jamf Pro, and a wiki explains how to use it and how it works.
Strengths
- Runs scripts and packages at boot, login or on demand
- Useful for first-boot and per-user setup on managed Macs
- Includes MDM deployment material for Jamf Pro
Limitations
- macOS only
- Aimed at administrators comfortable writing scripts
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The Outset contributors
- Platforms
- macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Mac administrators who need scripts to run at boot or login
- Categories
- Automation, IT administration
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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