Deploy Claude Desktop for macOS (original) (raw)

Administrators on Team or Enterprise plans can deploy Claude Desktop automatically to manage installations and updates centrally. Claude Desktop installs to `/Applications` and updates automatically when new versions are released, unless disabled via enterprise policies.

Available installation formats

Cowork requirements

Cowork will be installed automatically when you download and install Claude Desktop for macOS.

Download

The Universal build is compatible with both Intel and Apple Silicon machines and supports all Mac hardware.

Deploy via MDM

Upload the PKG to your MDM solution (Jamf, Kandji, Microsoft Intune) and deploy to target machines.

Configuration

To configure Claude Desktop settings such as auto-updates, extensions, and MCP servers, see the Enterprise Configuration article.

Troubleshooting

Users cannot update Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop can be installed to either the user's Applications folder or the system Applications folder, which affects update permissions.

For shared machines, disable auto-updates via enterprise policies and manage updates centrally through your MDM solution.

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