mas

A simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting and automation.

• Project Homepage [EN]
  • Repository

• mas [EN] @ Homebrew Formula

Syntax

mas SUBCOMMAND [VALUE ...]

Subcommand

install IDENTIFIER

Install or update an application with an IDENTIFIER.

list

Show all installed applications and their product identifiers.

outdated

List all applications with pending updates.

search NAME

Search for applications by NAME.

signin ACCOUNT [PASSWORD]

Sign into the Mac App Store for the first time.

upgrade [IDENTIFIER ...]

Install all pending updates or perform selectively by providing the IDENTIFIER(s).

Examples

Search the application to get its identifier

mas search 'Reeder'

Output:

1529448980  Reeder 5  (5.0.6)

Use the identifier to install the application

mas install '1529448980'

Install all my tools

~/dev/deploy-apps-libs.sh

Update the system and all my tools

~/dev/maintain-macos.sh