User Guide

Patcher is an innovative tool designed for Mac Admins. Leveraging the Jamf Pro API, Patcher streamlines the process of fetching patch management data and generating comprehensive reports, facilitating efficient tracking and reporting on software update compliance across macOS devices managed through Jamf Pro.

Features

• Real-Time Patch Information Export: Quickly extract up-to-date patch data for analysis.

• Excel Spreadsheet Integration: Seamlessly export patch information into Excel for in-depth analysis and record-keeping.

• PDF Reporting: Generate neatly formatted PDFs for easy sharing and documentation of patch statuses.

• Customization Options: Tailor the tool to meet your specific reporting and analysis needs.

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Getting Started

• Prerequisites
  • Handling SSO in Jamf Pro
• Jamf Deployment Guide
  • Adding Software Titles
  • Creating an API Role & Client
  • Access Token Lifetime
• Installation
  • Verifying the Installation
  • SSL Verification and Self-Signed Certificates

Setup

• Setup Assistant
  • First Run Detection
  • API credential creation
• Customizing Reports
  • Setup
  • Edit Header and Footer Text
  • Customizing the Font
  • Full Example Configuration

Command Options

• Usage
  • Sorting
  • Omit
  • Date Format
  • iOS
  • Debug
  • Concurrency
  • Reset
  • Custom CA File