Automated Third-Party Patching

Automate third-party application updates with Recast. Cover thousands of apps, close security gaps fast, and stay compliant with minimal effort.

Manual patching nightmare.

Updating third-party applications (non-Microsoft apps like Adobe Reader, browsers, Zoom, etc.) is extremely labor-intensive when done by hand. IT admins have to track new versions, package updates, test them, and deploy, often for hundreds of apps. This results in delays or skipped updates.

Security vulnerabilities linger.

Unpatched third-party software is a leading cause of security breaches. A single zero-day exploit in a common app can spread if updates aren’t rolled out swiftly. Unfortunately, many organizations respond slowly to such threats, taking weeks to package and deploy critical patches. In the meantime, every unpatched machine is an open door.

Incomplete coverage.

Some endpoint management solutions have small software catalogs or none at all, meaning IT might only patch the “top 10” apps and ignore the rest. Niche or less common software often goes unpatched due to lack of time or available packages. This leaves holes in compliance. An auditor finds an outdated app version, or worse, an attacker finds a vulnerable app that was off IT’s radar.

Inconsistent processes.

With BYOD and cross-platform environments (Windows and macOS), keeping everything updated is even harder. Different systems for different OS, or users with local install rights bypassing IT, can result in inconsistent patch levels and a headache for tracking.

Largest third-party catalog & auto-packaging.

Right Click Tools Patching offers the broadest coverage on the market with more than 6,300 third-party applications across Windows and macOS. Most every app your organization uses is in the catalog. Updates are pre-packaged and tested by Recast, so IT simply selects the apps they care about and schedules the deployments. No more hunting for installers or repackaging. It’s all ready to go, day-of-release.

Beyond the curated catalog, IT teams can upload and deploy their own custom or in-house applications through the same workflow, keeping all patching in one place.

“Set it and forget it” automation.

Once configured, Recast automates the entire patch cycle. New versions are automatically downloaded and published into ConfigMgr ADRs or Intune as Win32 apps. The system can auto-approve patches, deploy through test, pilot, and production rings on a schedule, and handle post-deployment tasks like sending compliance summary emails or rolling back if an issue is detected. IT admins move from a reactive, manual patch scramble to a proactive, hands-off approach, and rest well knowing patches roll out consistently every month without fire drills.

Deployments can also be scheduled to align with Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, so third-party and OS updates roll out on a coordinated cadence.

Faster response to zero-days.

With automation in place, when a critical vulnerability emerges, Recast helps you respond in hours. For example, if Chrome has a zero-day and Google releases a fix, that update flows through Recast’s pipeline immediately. Admins can push it out same-day to all machines, drastically shrinking exposure time compared to the manual ‘find, package, test, deploy’ cycle that often takes days or weeks. This speed can be the difference between a contained risk and a widespread incident.

Cross-platform consistency.

Right Click Tools Patching doesn’t stop at Windows. It covers Mac apps too. Both PC and Mac fleets receive updates through one system, giving IT a single pane to monitor patch compliance across the organization. Policies can ensure no device is left behind. Everyone from HQ users to remote MacBook users get the same timely updates. This uniformity simplifies compliance and reduces the chance of odd one-off vulnerabilities. IT teams can confidently say “All endpoints are patched to the latest versions” and back it up with reports.

For organizations migrating from ConfigMgr to Intune, Right Click Tools Patching can create Intune deployment processes directly from your existing ConfigMgr application inventory, preserving your patching coverage as you transition.

Compliance and reporting.

The solution provides built-in reports and compliance data for patches. IT can easily demonstrate patch compliance rates, see which machines or apps are non-compliant, and generate audit-friendly reports showing their patch program covers all required software. This transparency turns what was once a messy process into a well-oiled part of IT operations.