Install the agent

The mngd agent is a small macOS daemon that reports installed software, scans for CVEs, and applies patches on a schedule. Installing it is the first step after signing up.

Option 1 — Install script (recommended)

From the Mac you want to enroll, run:

curl -fsSL https://api.mngd.app/enroll/<orgID-first-8>/agent.sh | sudo bash

The full command (with your orgID filled in) is shown in the web app on the Get started page and in Settings → Enrollment.

The script downloads the signed + notarized pkg, installs it at /usr/local/bin/mngd-agent, registers it as a launchd daemon, and writes your organization ID into the com.mngd preferences suite. The agent checks in within 30 seconds.

Option 2 — Manual install

If your shell blocks pipe-to-shell, or a corporate security tool flags the curl command, you can install by hand.

1. Download the pkg:

   mngd-agent-latest.pkg

2. Double-click to install. Gatekeeper accepts it — it’s signed with our Developer ID and notarized by Apple.

3. In Terminal, point the agent at your org:

   defaults write com.mngd OrganizationID "<your-full-org-uuid>"
   defaults write com.mngd ManualServerURL "https://api.mngd.app"

   Your full organization UUID is shown on the Get started page.

4. Open mngd from your Applications folder. It checks in within 30 seconds.

System requirements

• macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
• Apple silicon or Intel
• Network access to api.mngd.app and cdn.mngd.app

What to do next

Once the agent is running, head to enrollment for the MDM-side setup (only required for mngd — mngd patch is agent-only).