Helper tool needs Admin credentials. #285
Description
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.