Description:
Application for enforcing OS updates
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.1.2.81856@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@macadmins |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
macos
updates
compliance
mdm
security
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Install:
brew install --cask nudge
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About:
Nudge is a macOS application designed to compel users to upgrade their operating system to the latest supported version. It presents a customizable window that remains in the foreground, requiring interaction before it can be dismissed, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies.
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Key Features:
- Enforced UI that prevents users from minimizing or closing the update prompt
- Highly customizable user interface and messaging via JSON configuration
- Supports multiple update types (OS, Rapid Security Response)
- Integrates with MDM solutions for centralized policy management
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Use Cases:
- Enterprise IT teams enforcing OS compliance across managed Mac fleets
- Reducing security vulnerabilities by ensuring systems are on the latest OS version
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Alternatives:
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macOS Software Update
– Native tool lacks enforced UI and granular policy control
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Munki
– Broader package manager that can handle updates but is less focused on enforced UI
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Mar 30, 2026 4:46pm |
2.1.2.81856 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
dc7f8f7e |
| Mar 28, 2026 1:41am |
2.1.1.81855 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8fd77834 |
| Mar 26, 2026 10:21pm |
2.1.0.81852 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
27235137 |
| Aug 8, 2024 6:48pm |
2.0.7.81783 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
96a09c05 |
| Aug 1, 2024 3:44pm |
2.0.6.81773 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ec9d24aa |
| Jul 25, 2024 9:42pm |
2.0.5.81760 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6ff7a264 |
| Jul 25, 2024 3:45pm |
2.0.5.81753 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3ddf8856 |
| Jul 23, 2024 6:46pm |
2.0.4.81737 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cab6b1e4 |
| Jul 22, 2024 3:42pm |
2.0.3.81727 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e61ba8d1 |
| Jul 22, 2024 2:59pm |
2.0.2.81720 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
8a1f3b21 |
| Jul 20, 2024 10:01pm |
2.0.2.81719 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
db627dd8 |
| Feb 14, 2024 10:50am |
1.1.14.81542 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4fc90d0c |
| Jan 9, 2024 5:10pm |
1.1.13.81510 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5818d565 |
| Dec 2, 2023 8:14am |
1.1.13.81507 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
446c8d82 |
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