Name: IntuneBrew
Author: IntuneBrew

Question 1

What is IntuneBrew?

Accepted Answer

IntuneBrew is a project that provides a web portal on IntuneBrew.com, a PowerShell script available on the PowerShell Gallery, and an Azure Runbook. These components simplify uploading and managing macOS applications in Microsoft Intune and automate patch management from download to deployment with proper metadata and logos.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites?

Accepted Answer

To use IntuneBrew, you need: PowerShell 7.0 or higher, Microsoft.Graph.Authentication Module, Azure App Registration with appropriate permissions OR Manual Connection via Interactive Sign-In, and Windows or macOS operating system.

Question 3

How do I set up authentication?

Accepted Answer

IntuneBrew supports two authentication methods: Azure App Registration with DeviceManagementApps.ReadWrite.All permissions, or Certificate-based authentication using a self-signed certificate. Detailed setup instructions are available in the documentation at docs.intunebrew.com.

Question 4

What if I encounter upload failures?

Accepted Answer

IntuneBrew includes robust error handling with automatic retry for failed uploads (up to 3 attempts), exponential backoff between retries, and new SAS token generation for expired URLs. If issues persist, check your internet connection, verify Entra ID permissions, and ensure file sizes don't exceed Intune limits.

Question 5

How does version management work?

Accepted Answer

IntuneBrew implements sophisticated version comparison logic that handles various version formats (semantic versioning, build numbers), supports complex version strings, manages version-specific updates and rollbacks, and provides clear version difference visualization.

Question 6

How can I contribute?

Accepted Answer

We welcome contributions! You can submit pull requests, report bugs, request new features, improve documentation, or share your custom scripts. Visit our GitHub repository and check the Contributing guidelines to get started.

Question 7

Is this project actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes! IntuneBrew is currently in Public Preview and actively maintained. We regularly update the tool with new features, bug fixes, and app support. You can track the latest updates in our GitHub repository, where we maintain a list of supported applications and their versions.

Question 8

Where can I find the documentation?

Accepted Answer

Full documentation is available at docs.intunebrew.com.

Deploy macOS Appsto Intune

How IntuneBrew Works

Discover

Download

Package

Upload

Discover

Download

Package

Upload

What IT Pros Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions