Syntax

 softwareupdate command [args ...]

Options

   -l
   --list
       List all available updates.

   -d
   --download

   -i
   --install
       Each update specified by args is downloaded, unarchived, and
       installed.  This command requires root.

   args can be one of the following:

      item ...     One or more update names.
      -a | --all   All available active updates.
      -r | --req   All required active updates.

   --fetch-full-installer [--full-installer-version version.number]
       Download the latest 'Install macOS' application to the /Applications folder.
       This option is available in Catalina (10.15) and greater

   --ignore ...
       Manage the per-user list of ignored updates.

   --reset-ignored
       Clear the list of all ignored updates.

   --schedule on
   --schedule off
       Enable or disable automatic checking.

   -h
   --help
       Print command usage.

Beispiel

Alle verfügbaren Updates installieren:
$ sudo softwareupdate -ia