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# softwareupdate

> Update macOS App Store apps.
> More information: <https://keith.github.io/xcode-man-pages/softwareupdate.8.html>.

- List all available updates:

`softwareupdate --list`

- Download and install all updates:

`softwareupdate --install --all`

- Download and install all [r]ecommended updates:

`softwareupdate --install --recommended`

- Download and install a specific app:

`softwareupdate --install {{update_name}}`