Install 3.part software on macOS

Introduction

When managing macOS devices with Microsoft Intune, deploying and updating applications efficiently is a key challenge. Installomator simplifies this process by offering an automated way to install and update nearly 1000 macOS applications. In this post, I’ll introduce Installomator, show you how to deploy it via Intune, and demonstrate a simple script to install applications.

What is Installomator?

Installomator is an open-source script that allows IT administrators to install and update a vast array of macOS applications. Instead of manually packaging and deploying apps, Installomator fetches the latest versions directly from vendor sources.

Link: https://github.com/Installomator/Installomator

Why Installomator is interesting

  • Automated App Deployment: Deploy and update applications with minimal effort.
  • Supports Nearly 1000 Apps: Includes popular productivity and development tools.
  • Works Seamlessly with Intune: Can be used in shell scripts for automated management.
  • Ensures Latest Versions: Fetches the latest versions directly from vendors.

Get started…

1. Copy script for Adobe Reader DC – and save to InstallAdobeReaderDC.sh

Simply just change application name on Line 8 with another from the list.
Link to the list can be found in the buttom.
#!/bin/bash

# Download Installomator
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Installomator/Installomator/main/Installomator.sh -o /usr/local/bin/Installomator
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/Installomator

# Run Installomator with explicit install parameters
sudo /usr/local/bin/Installomator adobereaderdc DEBUG=0

2. Go to Intune > Devices > Scripts and remediations > Platform scripts

3. Click Add > macOS

4. Insert Name and Click Next

5. Insert Script and select following options – Click Next

6. Assign to User or Device group – Click Next and Add

List of all 998 Apps that can be used in the scripts: https://github.com/Installomator/Installomator/blob/main/Labels.txt

Will in next blogpost look into SwiftDialog and how to upgrade existing installations.

Shortout to The Installomator team