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110 VOTE
Status Planned
Product Area Application Workspace
Created by Eric Kerkdijk
Created on Jun 5, 2025

Automatic update/patching of installed applications

I've raised this several times, but it's worth emphasizing: the Recast Agent should support automatic updates for already installed packages when newer versions are available in the SetupStore.

Many organizations are struggling with autopatching, and this functionality would address a significant pain point. While Microsoft may eventually introduce a similar capability, they are typically slow to deliver in this area. Meanwhile, we’d prefer not to rely on third-party tools like NinjaOne or Patch My PC to fill this gap.

By enabling native, automated package updates, Recast could offer a more streamlined, secure, and integrated patch management experience. Something i think customers increasingly expect, especially now as geopolitical circumstances drive renewed interest in on-premise solutions.


This idea can be put in the following categories: Automation/Efficiency/Large environment needs/security

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  • Roel Beijnes
    Nov 6, 2025

    "the Recast Agent should support automatic updates for already installed packages when newer versions are available in the SetupStore."

    I would like to add, It will also be usefull for "not setupstore" packages. If companies would love to work with optional packages and/or catalog packages, we need to have an update in place if applications are already installed.

    At the moment we need to work with events to insure up-to-date packages in the environment. For optional packages, we need to create an additional packages to scan devices if update is needed.

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Add an option to set a package as required. This will force an install always.

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Add an option to set a package as required. This will force an install always. If required, the package will always forced to install and update when (store) package updates.
Herman Wander 10 months ago in Application Workspace 2 Planned