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 update experience.

by Kevin M. White

Introduction

S.U.P.E.R.M.A.N. (or just super) is open-source software that provides administrators with a comprehensive solution to encourage and enforce macOS updates, non-system Apple software updates (like Safari), Jamf Pro Policies, or enforced system restarts. Further, super offers a broad range of options for customizable dialogs, notifications, schedules, deferrals, and deadlines. In other words, super makes the macOS update experience better for both users and administrators.

Screenshots

The super macOS update dialog with multiple customizations

The super macOS update restart notification

Version Compatibility

super version 6.x (currently in beta) supports:

• macOS 15 through macOS 27
• Mac computers with Apple Silicon
• macOS update enforcement via local authentication and declarative device management (DDM)

super version 5.1.x supports:

• macOS 11 through macOS 26
• Mac computers with Intel or Apple Silicon
• macOS update enforcement via local authentication and mobile device management (MDM)

Learn More

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

Detailed super version progress can be found in the Change Log.

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