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: For those looking to automate processes, the cfgutil command-line tool can be installed from within the Apple Configurator app menu once the main application is installed. Warning on Third-Party Downloads

Downloading Apple Configurator 2 outside of the Mac App Store is not officially supported by Apple, as the app is distributed exclusively through the Mac App Store

Last updated: October 2025. This guide applies to macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia.

A popular paid tool that allows for device supervision and management on both Windows and macOS.

Before diving into solutions, it's important to understand the legitimate use cases for bypassing the Mac App Store:

An IT admin downloads the Apple Configurator 2.app once, uploads it to a file distribution server (e.g., Jamf Distribution Point, Amazon S3, or internal web server), then creates a policy that installs the .app on all managed Macs.