Macjutsu/super 6.0.0-beta3 on GitHub

2026-10-16

Highlights (6.0.x)

Full support for macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Full support for declarative software update settings along with continued support for legacy configuration profiles on supported systems.
(Coming soon) New workflow options that integrate with declarative software update enforcement.
All new completely redesigned dialogs and notifications now rendered via swiftDialog v3.1.1. (Thanks to @bartreardon for his dedication to the project!)
All new comprehensive display customization with native support for multiple languages (non-English localizations coming soon).
Now fully integrated with MacAdmin's SOFA for update detection, including support for release dates and information URLs.
Significantly updated status reporting and troubleshooting options.
Complete reorganization of the super file structure to better align with standard macOS conventions.
New external default parameter configuration allows for customization of "fiddly-detail" settings.
All super runtime asset are now code signed, which enables a variety of security-related enhancements.
New deployment method using macOS package installer.

super 6.0.x requires macOS 15 or newer.
super 6.0.x requires a Mac computer with Apple Silicon.
Previously saved super 5.x.x local authentication credentials are compatible with super 6.0.x.
Previously saved super 5.x.x Jamf Pro API authentication credentials are not compatible with super 6.0.x and will be deleted from the system the first time super 6.0.x runs.
A major version number change (like 5.x.x to 6.x.x) indicates that previous command line options and managed preferences are not compatible with the newer version of super.
Refer to this spreadsheet (tab separated values) for migrating super command line options.
Refer to this spreadsheet (tab separated values) for migrating super managed preferences.
Updated example MDM configuration profiles.
Updated additional Super-Friends assets.

The super installer package is not yet notarized by Apple. This should not present a problem for most managed deployment workflows, but downloaded super packages may fail when installed manually due to file system quarantine. Removing the file quarantine will resolve this issue.
Full support for declarative software update enforcement is still in the works. Support coming soon.
Due to swiftDialog beta issues More Info URL links are currently inactive.
Due to swiftDialog beta issues and timeouts for the user authentication and user schedule dialogs are currently disabled.
The MacAdmin's SOFA Apple Beta feed technically exists but it's not currently being updated by the SOFA project. Thus, systems enrolled in a macOS beta program cannot take advantage of this resource.
There are currently no publicly available Background Security Improvement (BSI, formerly named Rapid Security Response) updates for any version of macOS. As such, production BSI update workflows have not been validated.

Note this sub-section only covers specific changes for 6.0.0-beta2 to 6.0.0-beta3. Please refer to other sections of the CHANGELOG full details of all the changes.
Significant improvements to the method that tracks "over-the-air" macOS download, preparation, and installation progress. The super workflow now tracks progress via both the softwareupdate command output and a filtered log stream of the com.apple.SoftwareUpdateMacController sub-process.
New --auth-service-picture=/local/path | URL option allows you to specify a custom account picture for a new local super service account (because it will appear on the FileVault authentication screen despite being unable to log in and otherwise hidden throughout the rest of the UI).
Resolved an issue that prevented a new local super service account from being created.
Resolved several logic issues that caused unexpected behavior when using the --auth-delete-all option simultaneously with other --auth-* options.
Resolved an issue that would cause an incorrect macOS version icon to appear in dialogs.
Resolved an issue that prevented proper lookup of the macOS update/upgrade More Info URL from the SOFA feed.
Updated example PPPC Configuration Profile for allowing the Jamf Pro agent to create a new local super service account.
New example PPPC Configuration Profile to allow for testing super configuration workflows from Terminal.
As always, countless logging refinements and correction of typos.