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Description:
Application for enforcing OS updates
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.2.81856@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @macadmins  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos updates compliance mdm security
Install: brew install --cask nudge
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Enterprise IT teams enforcing OS compliance across managed Mac fleets
  • Reducing security vulnerabilities by ensuring systems are on the latest OS version
Alternatives:
  • macOS Software Update – Native tool lacks enforced UI and granular policy control
  • Munki – Broader package manager that can handle updates but is less focused on enforced UI
Version History
Detected 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