App Auto-Patch is designed to streamline the process of identifying and updating installed software. This wiki page focuses on the end-user experience when App Auto-Patch's interactiveMode is set to 1 or Silent Discovery, Interactive Patching mode, where the discovery of installed applications is silent and the updating process provides real-time feedback.

This option can be configured via MDM using the interactiveMode Key or the --interactiveMode command-line trigger

<key>InteractiveMode</key> <integer>1</integer>

--interactiveMode=1

In this mode, App Auto-Patch discreetly scans the Mac to identify all installed applications. This process occurs in the background, ensuring no disruption to the user's workflow.

Users will not notice the discovery process, as it is designed to run silently without any notifications or prompts. This feature is particularly beneficial for maintaining an uninterrupted work environment.

Once the discovery process is complete, App Auto-Patch presents a list of applications that require updates. This list is displayed in an easy-to-understand dialog, providing users with clear information about which applications are out-of-date.

• Applications to Update: Users are provided a list of applications that need updates.
• Feedback During Updates: As each application is updated, the user receives real-time feedback. This includes information such as the current application being updated, update progress and the status of each application's update.
• Completion Notification: Upon completion of each update, users are notified, allowing them to keep track of the updates that have been successfully installed.

• Transparency: Users are kept informed about the applications being updated and the progress of each update.
• Efficiency: App Auto-Patch streamlines the update process, saving users time and effort in manually checking and updating each application.

App Auto-Patch in interactiveMode set to 1 offers a user-friendly, efficient, and transparent way of managing application updates on Mac computers. It balances the convenience of silent discovery with the assurance of interactive feedback during the update process, enhancing the overall user experience.