Apple IT administrators now have a native macOS alternative to the clunky Apple Business Manager web portal thanks to ABMate, an open-source tool that wraps the Apple Business Manager API in a SwiftUI interface. The app eliminates the need to log into the web portal for routine device management tasks, offering faster access to device information and bulk operations directly from your Mac.

Developed by GitHub user pathaksomesh06, ABMate provides core functionality including device lookup by serial number, MDM server assignment for organizations managing multiple servers, and bulk operations without CSV formatting. The app communicates directly with Apple's Business Manager API, pulling data faster than the official portal. Users must generate an API token in Apple Business Manager to use the tool, with all processing happening locally on the user's machine.

This development comes as Apple continues expanding its Business Manager API capabilities, enabling third-party developers to create specialized tools for enterprise environments. For IT administrators managing hundreds or thousands of Apple devices, ABMate represents a significant workflow improvement by reducing the time spent on routine inventory checks and device management tasks. The tool is available for download on GitHub, where users can also support the developer by starring the project.