Uptodown CLI

Uptodown CLI moves Uptodown's entire Mac catalog to the macOS command line so you can manage your programs without relying on a graphical interface or browser. This CLI tool turns the terminal into an access point where you can review software, find specific tools, and execute different management actions on the apps on your Apple computer. This makes it really easy to reduce the steps involved in tool management by combining direct commands with an interactive text interface.

Uptodown's catalog, now accessible from your Mac's Terminal

When you use Uptodown CLI, you won't need to open the Uptodown website or the Mac client when looking for apps. Once up and running, you can consult the catalog directly using specific commands. For example, uptodown search vlc allows you to locate VLC and check the available results directly from the terminal window. This system helps you find macOS programs immediately and saves you from having to navigate between the browser, download pages, and the installer. Your searches will now be integrated into a much more direct flow: enter the name of the software, check its availability, and continue with the action you need to perform.

Two ways to use Uptodown CLI in macOS

Uptodown CLI combines direct commands with an interactive TUI mode. You will be completely free to execute specific actions from the terminal or, alternatively, launch the tool with ease to browse the catalog, apply filters, and check for updates using a text-based interface.

Install, update, and uninstall with commands

Once an app has been found, you can manage a large part of its lifecycle from the macOS console. Uptodown CLI centralizes routine operations thanks to a simple syntax that reduces the need for manual intervention.

Install an app directly

The command uptodown install brave-browser issues a request, for example, to install Brave Browser. Uptodown CLI will carry out a search for the corresponding software, start the download, and show you the progress via progress updates in the terminal. As a result, you can start the operation from the command line without having to search for the installer manually.

Update multiple apps at once

uptodown upgrade offers you a way to check which programs managed by the tool have newer versions available to update. This function will be useful for periodic maintenance tasks and consolidating the update process for your installed software into a single command.

Decide which apps are excluded from updates

The way you manage your software doesn't necessarily have to be identical for all programs. If you want to keep a specific version, uptodown exclude allows you to designate exceptions to prevent a specific app from being included in general updates. If you change your mind later on, uptodown include is how you can add it back to the process.

Uninstall programs from the CLI

You can also make use of uptodown uninstall when you need to remove an app managed with the tool. As a result of all this, the main software administration tasks are grouped into a single command-line tool for Mac.

A CLI tool to automate macOS configuration

Uptodown CLI also stands out for its capacity to automate software management on macOS, as you can integrate commands into scripts to install and maintain apps without repeating each process manually. This makes it much easier to both set up a new Mac and manage multiple computers with similar needs, all directly from the terminal.

Download Uptodown CLI for Mac and start accessing the Uptodown catalog from the macOS command line. Search for apps, install software, manage updates, create exceptions, and automate part of your computer's configuration directly from the console.

If you have any questions about operating or configuring Uptodown CLI, you can consult the guide in the official Uptodown Help Center.