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Description:
Utility to help inspect Apple Configuration Profile payloads

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ninxsoft | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos profiles configuration security utility

Install: brew install --cask low-profile

About:
Low Profile is a command-line utility designed to parse and analyze Apple Configuration Profile (.mobileconfig) files. It extracts and displays detailed information about payload contents, including certificates, restrictions, and settings. The tool helps administrators and security professionals validate profiles before deployment and understand their system impact.

Key Features:

Parses and validates .mobileconfig files
Extracts and displays detailed payload information
Identifies potential security issues or conflicts
Provides human-readable output of complex profile structures

Use Cases:

Auditing configuration profiles for security compliance
Debugging profile installation issues on macOS devices

Alternatives:

Apple Configurator 2 – GUI-only tool from Apple; Low Profile offers command-line automation and scriptability
profiles command – Built-in macOS tool; Low Profile provides more detailed payload inspection and formatting

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