mas

MAS (Mac App Store) is a command-line tool available on macOS. It allows users to interact with the Mac App Store directly from the terminal. It was introduced with the release of macOS Mojave in 2018.

With MAS, users can search, install, update, and manage applications available on the Mac App Store without using the graphical interface. It provides a convenient way to automate tasks related to app management.

Users can search for apps using keywords, list available updates, and install or update apps through the command line. It allows for scriptable control over the Mac App Store application.

MAS requires authorized access to the Mac App Store using an Apple ID. It uses the authentication token from the Mac App Store app to access the store's features through a command-line interface. This makes it useful for system administrators or developers who need to manage apps on multiple machines.

Overall, MAS is a powerful tool for managing Mac App Store applications through the command line, providing flexibility and automation capabilities to macOS users.