name: software_update
description: The `software_update` table displays the number of updates available from Apple's Software Update service on a Mac.
platforms:
  - darwin
examples: |-
  Basic query:

  ```
  SELECT * FROM software_update;
  ```
columns:
  - name: software_update_required
    type: integer
    required: false
    description: |-
      A value of 0 means no updates are available. Any other integer represents the number of updates available.
notes: |-
  This table is not a core osquery table. It is included as part of Fleet's agent ([fleetd](https://fleetdm.com/docs/get-started/anatomy#fleetd)).

  Available updates on a Mac can be displayed in the macOS Graphical User Interface (GUI) by clicking on the Apple menu and then selecting “System Settings”. In the System Settings.app, click General > Software Update.

  Apple Software Updates can also be listed in Terminal with the following command:

  ```
  softwareupdate --list --verbose
  ```

  [Update Your Apple Software](https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/update-your-apple-software-ips4930e3486/web)
evented: false