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Deploying swiftDialog via FileWave (macOS PKG)

What

This article provides instructions on how to deploy swiftDialog using FileWave. swiftDialog is a simple utility for macOS that allows shell scripts to display GUI dialogs.

When/Why

swiftDialog is beneficial when you want to provide interactive user feedback or collect user input during a shell script's execution. By deploying swiftDialog via FileWave, administrators can efficiently distribute this utility across all managed macOS devices.

How

Deploying swiftDialog to your Macs using FileWave

  1. Download the swiftDialog PKG from: Releases ยท bartreardon/swiftDialog (github.com)
  2. Create a new PKG fileset in FileWave and import the swiftDialog PKG.
  3. Assign this fileset to your target macOS devices.

The above steps provide a basic overview of the process. The specifics may vary depending on your network setup and configuration, FileWave version, and the specific needs of your organization.

Digging Deeper

swiftDialog brings the power of GUI to your shell scripts, making them more user-friendly. However, its use requires understanding of shell scripting and macOS system administration.

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