The Proximos Mac App

Nudge ships inside Proximos with fully operational default settings, ready to enforce macOS updates right out of the box. No additional setup required.  Proximos only utilizes Nudge for the past-due enforcement, keeping Nudge use to a minimum, and your users comfortable.

Proximos automatically calculates and sets Nudge enforcement deadlines based on the number of days since each macOS release — no more editing MDM profiles after every update.

No JSON required. A clean settings panel puts every Nudge configuration option at your fingertips, without a single line of code.

Display your organization's logo in daily update notifications and Nudge enforcement windows to build familiarity, trust, and legitimacy with your users.

Every line of copy across notifications and Nudge windows is yours to edit — from the headline to the call-to-action — so your messaging always matches your organization's tone.

Set a custom icon for macOS update reminder notifications so your brand stays consistent at every touchpoint, from the menu bar to the notification center.

Choose exactly which major macOS version to deploy and set your own enforcement date. Major upgrade enforcement is optional and fully under your control.

Proximos leverages native Apple Software Update to download the configured macOS version automatically — detecting its name and availability without any manual input.

If a Mac has already upgraded past the targeted major version, or runs into an issue during the upgrade, Proximos seamlessly falls back to enforcing the latest minor macOS update instead.

Even brand-new Macs ship with outdated software from the factory. The grace period keeps update notifications quiet during setup, so employees get a smooth, distraction-free onboarding experience.

Set the exact number of grace period days and customize the notification message to match your organization's tone and onboarding process.

The grace period begins and completes automatically after enrollment — no manual intervention required from IT. It's one less thing to think about during new device provisioning.

Proximos checks for and enforces macOS updates at 10:00 AM by default, but any time of day can be set to align with your team's schedule and workflows.

Install the headless launch agent to run Proximos silently in the background, or schedule the included Check for Updates command for additional enforcement windows throughout the day.

Proximos also performs an enforcement check at system startup and immediately upon wake if the scheduled daily run was missed — so no device slips through the cracks.

Proximos and DDM can enforce on the same day with complementary timing — for example, Nudge prompts users in the morning while DDM enforces later in the afternoon.

Use Proximos standalone, alongside DDM, or simply for daily countdown notifications and custom enforcement actions — whatever fits your organization's patching philosophy.

Full DDM requires Apple Business Manager enrollment. Proximos ensures devices outside that ecosystem still receive consistent, reliable update enforcement so no Mac is left behind.

Proximos ships with ready-to-use command line actions, startosinstall automations, and install/uninstall scripts for fast, flexible deployment across your environment.

Surface Proximos data directly in your MDM using included Jamf Pro Extension Attributes, Addigy Custom Facts, or Mosyle Custom Commands — keeping your device records accurate and actionable.

Combine the included scripts and extension attributes to build sophisticated MDM workflows that extend Proximos' enforcement capabilities well beyond its defaults.

When a device falls past due, automatically fire an API call to your conditional access platform, ticketing system, or monitoring service to kick off the appropriate workflow.

Execute any shell script based on where a user stands in the enforcement window — whether they're a few days from the deadline or already overdue.

Deliver tailored messages via AppleScript or the bundled IBM Notifier, triggered by a user's enforcement status, for a more human, context-aware update experience.

Proximos automatically identifies when its settings file has been deployed via MDM or PKG and enables Managed Mode without any additional configuration steps from IT.

Settings, licensing controls, and the quit menu are hidden from end users in Managed Mode — what they see is a streamlined, purpose-built update prompt, not a configurable app.

Administrators can still update or modify Proximos configuration remotely through MDM at any time, without needing to disable Managed Mode or touch the device directly.

Pause update enforcement on a specific device until a defined date via command line — ideal for employees working through critical deadlines or time-sensitive projects.

If a macOS update is causing issues in your environment, instruct Proximos to skip that version entirely on targeted devices until you're ready to proceed.

Remove a deferral or re-enable a skipped version with a single command flag, returning the device to full enforcement mode instantly.

Every Proximos setting is presented in the administrator's configured language, so IT staff can configure and manage their patching policy without navigating English-only menus or documentation.

The Proximos menu bar appears in the end user's system language. A prompt your employees actually understand is one they're far more likely to act on — better compliance, no extra effort from IT.

Other languages almost never appear in Mac management software. Powered by AI-generated localization, Proximos brings professional-grade update enforcement to markets long accustomed to English-only tools.

English (US), German, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Hindi

Dive deep into how Proximos works under the hood — from its enforcement logic and scheduling engine to edge case behavior and advanced configuration options.

Step-by-step deployment instructions for both standard installations and complex MDM configurations, so you're never left guessing about the next step.

Understand the philosophy behind Proximos — its goals, design principles, and the real-world IT challenges it was built to solve.

Core Proximos processes run on AWS Lambda — a serverless, event-driven compute model recognized as one of the most reliable execution environments in the industry.

Backend licensing checks and macOS update queries are handled by AWS-managed databases and APIs, ensuring fast, consistent, and accurate responses at any scale.

All data exchanged between Proximos and its cloud backend is encrypted in transit, keeping your fleet's licensing information and update check data secure at every step.