S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N.

Software Update Policy Enforcement (with) Recursive Messaging And Notification

S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. optimizes the macOS software upgrade and upgrade experience.

by Kevin M. White

Introduction

S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. (or just super) is an open source script that provides administrators with a comprehensive workflow to encourage and enforce macOS software updates or upgrades for both Intel and Apple silicon Mac computers. Deployed using a single script and optional configuration profile, super creates a background agent (aka LaunchDaemon) that ensures software updates are applied with the least user interference possible. Further, super can also enforce software updates with options for customizable deferrals and deadlines. In other words, super makes the macOS update or upgrade experience better for both users and administrators.

Learn More

Please visit the S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. Wiki for detailed documentation!

UPGRADE NOTICE: You should avoid using any version of super prior to version 3.0b4 on macOS 12.3 or newer.

Detailed update information can be found on both the Change Log and Releases pages.

You can also join the conversation at the Mac Admins Foundation Slack in channel #super.