C Apps

Install, update, and search Mac App Store apps from the command line using mas.

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Mac App Store (mas)

# Search for apps
mas search Xcode
mas search "Bear Notes"

# Install by app ID
mas install 497799835    # Xcode

# List installed apps
mas list

# Check for outdated apps
mas outdated

# Upgrade all outdated apps
mas upgrade

# Upgrade specific app
mas upgrade 497799835

# Show app info
mas info 497799835

# Open app page in App Store
mas open 497799835

Guidelines

  • User must be signed into the Mac App Store
  • On macOS 15+, install/upgrade requires admin password
  • Use mas search to find app IDs before installing
  • mas upgrade updates all apps — confirm with user first
  • Free and paid apps both work (paid requires prior purchase)

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