munki
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Description:
Software installation manager
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.0.7.5468@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @munki  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: macos software-management devops sysadmin deployment
Install: brew install --cask munki
About:
Munki is a set of tools for managing software installations and updates on macOS. It allows administrators to define which software their users need and lets users install or update that software themselves. Its primary value is in automating software management for fleets of Macs, reducing manual support overhead.
Key Features:
  • Managed software installation and updates
  • Self-service software portal for end-users
  • Extensive reporting and inventory capabilities
  • Support for complex software dependencies
  • Open-source and highly extensible
Use Cases:
  • Centralized software deployment for corporate Mac fleets
  • Managing software updates in educational institutions
  • Providing a curated list of approved applications for users
Alternatives:
  • Jamf Pro – Jamf is a comprehensive MDM solution with broader device management features, while Munki focuses specifically on software management.
  • Kandji – Kandji is a modern MDM platform with automated compliance, whereas Munki is a more traditional, scriptable software manager.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 4:29pm 7.0.7.5468 0 VERSION_BUMP 6613bff6
Jan 21, 2026 4:56pm 7.0.6.5465 0 VERSION_BUMP 3b07c026
Jan 6, 2026 4:36pm 7.0.5.5448 0 VERSION_BUMP 122ca3e6
Aug 28, 2025 6:52am 6.7.0.4731 0 VERSION_BUMP 4813d7f9
Aug 13, 2024 8:47pm 6.6.0.4690 0 VERSION_BUMP 7501039d