mas/README.md
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# mas-cli
A simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting
and automation.
## Install
[Homebrew](hb) is the preferred way to install:
brew install argon/mas/mas
Alternatively binaries are available in the [GitHub Releases](ghreleases)
## Usage
Each application in the Mac App Store has a product identifier which is also
used for mas-cli commands. Using `mas list` will show all installed
applications and their product identifiers.
$ mas list
446107677 Screens
407963104 Pixelmator
497799835 Xcode
To install or update an application simply run `mas install`:
$ mas install 808809998
==> Downloading PaintCode 2
==> Installed PaintCode 2
Use `mas outdated` to list all applications with pending updates.
$ mas outdated
497799835 Xcode (7.0)
446107677 Screens VNC - Access Your Computer From Anywhere (3.6.7)
To install all pending updates run `mas upgrade`.
$ mas upgrade
Upgrading 2 outdated applications:
Xcode (7.0), Screens VNC - Access Your Computer From Anywhere (3.6.7)
==> Downloading Xcode
==> Installed Xcode
==> Downloading iFlicks
==> Installed iFlicks
## License
Code is under the MIT license.
[hb]: https://brew.sh
[ghreleases]: https://github.com/argon/mas/releases