Easy patch management on macOS - zero packaging required
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"This is what patching on the Mac should be. It is easy, automated, and well thought out. If you are like me and have made your own patch engine, then you will really appreciate the attention to detail and user experience!"
Alectrona Patch is designed to install or update third-party apps to help you minimize security vulnerabilities and save massive amounts of time on patching - all while making your end users happy and productive!
Issues with application updates and other human errors are a primary cause of cybersecurity incidents. To avoid these issues, you must move enforcement into the hands of reliable, clear, and consistent automation. To defend against malware and vulnerabilities using effective automation for patch management is your best defense.
Simple, lightweight agent written in Swift. Painless software deployment. Make it easy.
Install and update all your essential Mac apps—plus over 500 additional apps and command-line tools
Skip the complexity—deploy the latest apps with no servers, no code, and no packaging needed
Effortlessly configure the most customizable Patch Management solution using our powerful desktop app
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Retain admin control over automated installation and updates, so you deploy only what you need. Users consent for updates so they're never interrupted unexpectedly.
With Update All - set it & forget it.
Integrate with MDMs including Jamf Pro, Jamf Now, Jamf School, Mosyle, Kandji, Addigy, Microsoft Intune, Omnissa (formerly VMware Workspace ONE), Meraki SM, ManageEngine, JumpCloud
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Build a comprehensive Patch Report via CLI, highlighting installed apps, outdated versions, and detailed update deferral insights including both timestamps and reasons
Deploys the agent package and a preconfigured profile via MDM to install and/or update applications automatically.
Compares the installed version of applications with our Patch Catalog to determine if an update is necessary prior to downloading the application’s install media.
Validates code signatures of applications and packages on the fly prior to installation.
Checks for user consent if the app is running. If user postpones, the install media will be cached locally and does not need to be re-downloaded.
Seamless updates mean if the app isn't running the user doesn't even see anything happen.
Validate code signatures of applications and packages on the fly prior to installation
Proactively prevent breeches, unauthorized access and data theft - the efficient & secure way with Alectrona Patch
We update our list frequently with new additions in our constantly-expanding list of supported applications:
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Patch management made easy for organizations large & small
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Our most commonly asked questions about getting started with Alectrona Patch. If you have other questions feel free to check out our documentation or book a demo:
The Alectrona Patch catalog is updated several times a day, and new definitions for updated applications are added to the catalog as new versions are made available by the software vendor.
Alectrona Patch is fully cloud-hosted with no on-premised infrastructure required. All updates are downloaded from the software vendor's website or CDN directly from your endpoint Macs.
No. Patch supports updating third-party applications that are not installed or managed by the Mac App Store. We recommend leveraging your MDM to manage and enforce software updates with DDM (Declarative Device Management).
No, Alectrona Patch always installs the latest version to ensure you are receiving the latest security updates available. If you wish to install older versions, we recommend hosting this package yourself as many vendors only publish the latest version.
Yes, the Patch CTL (Command Line Tool) has several options to force an update to be completed.
If an application is not open, the application will update automatically. If you are looking to force install, use the --force flag when calling the Patch binary.
Alectrona Patch is for Mac apps only, specifically those outside of the Mac App Store.
By request. Existing Alectrona Patch customers are welcome to reach out to our support team to request any apps not yet available in the catalog. If all requirements are met, we can add the requested app to the catalog in a short period of time.
Yes - contact us about setting up your organization's 14 day trial to check out the Alectrona Patch experience inside your environment.
Contact UsYes, Alectrona Patch can be configured to automatically install a specified list of software via a configuration profile, or alternatively be integrated into onboarding workflows using tools like Setup Your Mac or Jamf Setup Manager.
