Best way to automate app updates with Jamf Pro?

[ViewMarco]

Hey Everyone,

I’m still getting used to Jamf Pro and wanted to ask—what’s the most efficient way to handle app updates across multiple Macs?

Is there a built-in method for automating third-party app updates, or are most admins using third-party tools or scripts for that? Also, how do you handle update notifications for users?

Just trying to streamline our update process without too much manual effort. 

Thanks For Any Suggestions!

[dan-snelson]

@ViewMarco: On the off-chance the following proves helpful:

https://snelson.us/2025/04/app-auto-patch-3-17-minute-quick-start-for-jamf-pro/

[AJPinto]

If you are on Jamf Cloud, you can use Jamfs Mac App Installers. Jamf manages around 200 application patching definitions and can fully automate app patching for those apps.

Aside of that is really down to an app by app basis. Many applications have auto update functions you can enable with a Configuration Profile. There are also 3^rd party application patching tools like installomator that you can deploy and configure.