Squirrel
Helper tool needs Admin credentials.
When apps are installed through MDM tools like Jamf, the current update system causes a couple of headaches:
If the helper tool doesn’t have the right permissions, users get a prompt asking for admin credentials. This is disruptive and unnecessary. Users with standard accounts can uninstall the app if we follow the required permissions , which isn’t ideal in managed environments. Here’s what would help fix this:
No Update Prompts: Add an option to completely skip the admin credential prompt. If the helper doesn’t have permissions, just don’t run the update. Better Permissions Setup: Provide a .pkg installer or something similar to properly configure permissions for the updater so it can run without needing admin rights. Centralized Control: Create a preference file (like a plist) that lets admins disable updates entirely or control how updates and uninstalls work. These changes would make things much cleaner and easier for both users and admins in managed setups.
Squirrel.Mac is a tool for app developers, and they decide policy for app updates. The current recommendation is that you engage with specific vendors for this issue
