App Installers enables you to distribute third-party macOS software titles (apps) to managed computers in a smart computer group. These third-party apps represent software not available in the App Store, as well as some Mac App Store apps.
For a full list of available software titles, see App Installers Software Titles in the Jamf App Catalog.
Jamf sources the App Installer packages from vendors and if necessary, repackages and code-signs them to be suitable for deployment via MDM command on both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers. This removes the need to manually monitor, package, and update apps, streamlining the application lifecycle management process.
Jamf continuously reviews the third-party macOS software titles to make them available as App Installers. To request a software title, navigate to https://ideas.jamf.com and submit a feature request.
You can choose to install the app automatically or make the app available in Self Service for users to install when they are ready. When you make the app available in Self Service, Jamf Pro will automatically detect if a computer in the target group previously had the app installed using another method (e.g., a policy, patch policy, or manually by the end user). If the computers in the smart group are compatible, the InstallEnterpriseApplication command is sent to target computers through Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) to download the software title. For more information about the deployment process, see App Installers Deployment Status.
After installation, end users are prompted with notifications in the Notification center when an update is available. You can manage this experience using built-in settings or customize the experience for your environment. For more information, see End User Experience.