Explore the full catalogue of Apple Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Declarative Device Management (DDM) policies for macOS and iOS. Use the interactive explorer to search, filter, and reference policy keys for use with Microsoft Intune, Jamf, or any standards-compliant MDM solution.
The declaration to install a package.
| Setting | Type | Required | Default | Manual Install | Supported OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manifest URL ManifestURL The URL of the manifest document for the package that the device downloads. The manifest is returned as a `ManifestURL` property list. The `url` property of the manifest must point to the package (.pkg) file to install. | string | required | — | ✓Yes | macOS (26.0+) |
Install Behavior InstallBehavior A dictionary that describes how and when to install the package. 1 subkey | dictionary | optional | — | ✓Yes | macOS (26.0+) |
└─ Install Install A string that specifies when the system installs the package:
- `Optional`: The user can install the package after the system activates the configuration.
- `Required`: The system installs the package after it activates the configuration. | string | optional | Optional | ✓Yes | macOS (26.0+) |
