Add a Managed Patch Status script check

Configure the Managed Patch Status script check to view the most recent Managed Patch installations to Mac devices, and to receive alert notifications when a patch fails, is queued, or is in a pending state.

Managed Patch Status script check and parameters

  • Queries /Library/Managed Installs/InstallInfo.plist to check the installation status of patches deployed via Munki, including Managed Patch.
  • Does not report on patches deployed through other methods, such as manual user installation.
  • Generates an alert if a patch installation fail, or if patches are queued and pending user logout.
  • Report results are in the Script’s More Information section and the View the Managed Patch for Mac report.
  • Script type: Python
    • Parameter Description
    Script Timeout Range Range: 1 - 3600 seconds (default 120 seconds)

You can suppress check alerts until the number of consecutive check failures reaches the configured threshold. For details, see Configure alert thresholds to suppress alerts.Reviewed: 06 November 2025 (DK)

To add a Managed Patch Status script check:

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device where you want to add the check.
  2. In the South-pane, go to the Checks tab.
  3. Select Add Check and choose the check frequency you want to use — Add 24x7 Check or Add DSC Check.

  4. Select Script Check.
  5. Select Managed Patch Status and click Next.

    Scripts are grouped by default script categories (if applicable) and User Defined Scripts depending on the Operating system.

  6. Configure the parameters for the script.

    To add the check to multiple devices at the same time, click Multiple Devices.

  7. To Run an Automated Task when a check fails, select Assign a Task after creating the Check.
  8. Click Finish to save and apply.

If you selected Assign a Task:

  1. Choose the Automated Task script.
  2. Select Next to configure parameters.
  3. Enter any required Command Line or Script parameters.
  4. (Optional) Set maximum permitted execution time for the script.
  5. Select Finish to save and apply the task.

To edit a Managed Patch Status script check:

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the Managed Patch Status script check and select Edit Check .
  4. Edit the script details and parameters.
  5. Select OK to save and apply.

To delete a Managed Patch Status script check:

  1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select the device.
  2. Go to the Checks tab in the South-pane.
  3. Right-click the Managed Patch Status script check and select Delete Check .
  4. Review the summary and select OK to confirm removal.