What is appstoreagent on a Mac? App Store downloads and updates
What the appstoreagent process does in macOS, why it can use CPU or memory, and whether you can stop it.
What is appstoreagent?
appstoreagent downloads and installs App Store apps and their updates in the background.
Why is appstoreagent using CPU or memory?
It uses network and disk while updating apps, especially large ones.
Can I stop appstoreagent?
Turn off automatic App Store updates in App Store settings if you prefer to update by hand.
installd does the installing that follows a download.
Common questions
Is appstoreagent safe on a Mac?
Yes. It is part of macOS. appstoreagent downloads and installs App Store apps and their updates in the background..
Can I quit appstoreagent?
Turn off automatic App Store updates in App Store settings if you prefer to update by hand..