This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to install and manage the latest Firefox version on macOS devices for enterprise deployment, automatic updates, and configuration management.

Overview

Firefox prioritizes user privacy, security, and provides extensive customization options for browsing according to organizational preferences, making it ideal for enterprise use. This guide provides scripts to ensure macOS devices are equipped with the latest Firefox version through automated installation and management.

Key Benefits

• Privacy-focused: Enhanced user privacy and data protection
• Security: Regular security updates and enterprise-grade protection
• Customization: Extensive configuration options for enterprise policies
• Cross-platform: Consistent experience across different operating systems
• Open source: Transparent development and security auditing

Basic Firefox Installation

Simple Firefox Installation Script

Create a basic script to install the latest Firefox version:

#!/bin/bash

# Basic Firefox installation script
# Usage: ./install_firefox.sh

install_firefox() {
    echo "Starting Firefox installation process..."
    
    # Check if Firefox is already installed
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        echo "Firefox is already installed."
        exit 0
    fi
    
    # Firefox download URL
    firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-latest&os=osx&lang=en-US"
    download_dir="$HOME/Applications"
    
    # Create download directory
    mkdir -p "$download_dir"
    
    echo "Downloading Firefox..."
    curl -L -o "$download_dir/Firefox.dmg" "$firefox_url"
    
    echo "Mounting the Firefox disk image..."
    hdiutil attach "$download_dir/Firefox.dmg"
    
    echo "Installing Firefox..."
    cp -r "/Volumes/Firefox/Firefox.app" "/Applications/"
    
    echo "Unmounting the Firefox disk image..."
    hdiutil detach "/Volumes/Firefox"
    
    echo "Cleaning up..."
    rm "$download_dir/Firefox.dmg"
    
    echo "Firefox installation complete."
}

# Execute installation
install_firefox

Enhanced Firefox Installation with Validation

#!/bin/bash

# Enhanced Firefox installation with validation and logging
# Usage: ./enhanced_firefox_install.sh

enhanced_firefox_install() {
    local log_file="/var/log/macfleet_firefox_install.log"
    local timestamp=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    local download_dir="/tmp/macfleet_firefox"
    
    # Create log directory
    mkdir -p /var/log
    mkdir -p "$download_dir"
    
    echo "[$timestamp] Enhanced Firefox installation started" >> "$log_file"
    
    # Check if running as root (recommended for enterprise deployment)
    if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
        echo "Warning: Running as user. Some features may be limited."
        echo "[$timestamp] Running as user, not root" >> "$log_file"
    fi
    
    # Check existing Firefox installation
    check_existing_firefox
    
    # Download and install Firefox
    download_firefox
    install_firefox_app
    verify_installation
    cleanup_installation
    
    echo "[$timestamp] Enhanced Firefox installation completed" >> "$log_file"
}

check_existing_firefox() {
    echo "Checking for existing Firefox installation..."
    
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        local current_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        
        echo "Firefox is already installed (Version: $current_version)"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox already installed - Version: $current_version" >> "$log_file"
        
        read -p "Do you want to update to the latest version? (y/N): " update_choice
        if [ "$update_choice" != "y" ] && [ "$update_choice" != "Y" ]; then
            echo "Installation cancelled."
            exit 0
        fi
        
        echo "Proceeding with Firefox update..."
    else
        echo "No existing Firefox installation found."
        echo "[$timestamp] No existing Firefox installation found" >> "$log_file"
    fi
}

download_firefox() {
    echo "Downloading latest Firefox..."
    
    local firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-latest&os=osx&lang=en-US"
    local firefox_dmg="$download_dir/Firefox.dmg"
    
    # Check network connectivity
    if ! ping -c 1 download.mozilla.org >/dev/null 2>&1; then
        echo "Error: No network connectivity to Mozilla servers"
        echo "[$timestamp] Network connectivity check failed" >> "$log_file"
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Download Firefox with progress and error handling
    if curl -L --progress-bar -o "$firefox_dmg" "$firefox_url"; then
        echo "Firefox download completed successfully"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox download completed" >> "$log_file"
    else
        echo "Error: Failed to download Firefox"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox download failed" >> "$log_file"
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Verify download
    if [ -f "$firefox_dmg" ]; then
        local file_size=$(stat -f%z "$firefox_dmg" 2>/dev/null || echo "0")
        echo "Downloaded file size: $file_size bytes"
        echo "[$timestamp] Downloaded file size: $file_size bytes" >> "$log_file"
        
        if [ "$file_size" -lt 50000000 ]; then  # Less than 50MB indicates potential issue
            echo "Warning: Downloaded file seems too small. Possible download issue."
            echo "[$timestamp] Downloaded file size warning" >> "$log_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "Error: Download file not found"
        echo "[$timestamp] Download file not found" >> "$log_file"
        exit 1
    fi
}

install_firefox_app() {
    echo "Installing Firefox application..."
    
    local firefox_dmg="$download_dir/Firefox.dmg"
    local mount_point="/tmp/firefox_mount"
    
    # Create mount point
    mkdir -p "$mount_point"
    
    # Mount the DMG file
    if hdiutil attach "$firefox_dmg" -mountpoint "$mount_point" -quiet; then
        echo "Firefox disk image mounted successfully"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox disk image mounted" >> "$log_file"
    else
        echo "Error: Failed to mount Firefox disk image"
        echo "[$timestamp] Failed to mount Firefox disk image" >> "$log_file"
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Copy Firefox application
    if [ -d "$mount_point/Firefox.app" ]; then
        echo "Copying Firefox application to /Applications..."
        
        # Remove existing installation if present
        if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
            rm -rf "/Applications/Firefox.app"
        fi
        
        # Copy new Firefox application
        if cp -R "$mount_point/Firefox.app" "/Applications/"; then
            echo "Firefox application copied successfully"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox application copied successfully" >> "$log_file"
        else
            echo "Error: Failed to copy Firefox application"
            echo "[$timestamp] Failed to copy Firefox application" >> "$log_file"
            hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet
            exit 1
        fi
    else
        echo "Error: Firefox.app not found in disk image"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox.app not found in disk image" >> "$log_file"
        hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Unmount the disk image
    if hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet; then
        echo "Firefox disk image unmounted successfully"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox disk image unmounted" >> "$log_file"
    else
        echo "Warning: Failed to unmount Firefox disk image"
        echo "[$timestamp] Failed to unmount Firefox disk image" >> "$log_file"
    fi
}

verify_installation() {
    echo "Verifying Firefox installation..."
    
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        local installed_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        local bundle_id=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleIdentifier 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        
        echo "Firefox installation verified:"
        echo "  Version: $installed_version"
        echo "  Bundle ID: $bundle_id"
        echo "  Location: /Applications/Firefox.app"
        
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox installation verified - Version: $installed_version" >> "$log_file"
        
        # Test Firefox launch (optional)
        echo "Testing Firefox launch..."
        if timeout 10 /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox --version >/dev/null 2>&1; then
            echo "Firefox launch test successful"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox launch test successful" >> "$log_file"
        else
            echo "Warning: Firefox launch test failed or timed out"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox launch test failed" >> "$log_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "Error: Firefox installation verification failed"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox installation verification failed" >> "$log_file"
        exit 1
    fi
}

cleanup_installation() {
    echo "Cleaning up installation files..."
    
    if [ -d "$download_dir" ]; then
        rm -rf "$download_dir"
        echo "Installation files cleaned up"
        echo "[$timestamp] Installation files cleaned up" >> "$log_file"
    fi
}

# Execute enhanced installation
enhanced_firefox_install

Advanced Firefox Management

Enterprise Firefox Deployment Manager

#!/bin/bash

# Enterprise Firefox deployment manager
# Usage: ./enterprise_firefox_manager.sh

enterprise_firefox_manager() {
    local config_file="/etc/macfleet/firefox_config.conf"
    local log_file="/var/log/macfleet_firefox_enterprise.log"
    local timestamp=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    
    # Check if running as root
    if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
        echo "Error: This script must be run as root for enterprise deployment"
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Create configuration directory
    mkdir -p /etc/macfleet
    
    # Load or create configuration
    if [ -f "$config_file" ]; then
        source "$config_file"
    else
        create_enterprise_config
        source "$config_file"
    fi
    
    echo "[$timestamp] Enterprise Firefox manager started" >> "$log_file"
    
    # Display enterprise menu
    display_enterprise_menu
}

create_enterprise_config() {
    cat > "/etc/macfleet/firefox_config.conf" << 'EOF'
# MacFleet Enterprise Firefox Configuration

# Organization settings
ORGANIZATION_NAME="MacFleet Organization"
IT_CONTACT="support@macfleet.com"

# Firefox installation settings
FIREFOX_LANGUAGE="en-US"
FIREFOX_CHANNEL="release"  # release, beta, nightly
AUTO_UPDATE_ENABLED="true"
SILENT_INSTALL="true"

# Enterprise policies
ENABLE_ENTERPRISE_POLICIES="true"
DISABLE_TELEMETRY="true"
DISABLE_STUDIES="true"
BLOCK_ABOUT_CONFIG="false"
HOMEPAGE_URL="https://www.macfleet.com"

# Security settings
ENABLE_SECURITY_POLICIES="true"
BLOCK_DANGEROUS_DOWNLOADS="true"
ENABLE_SAFE_BROWSING="true"
DISABLE_DEVELOPER_TOOLS="false"

# Network settings
PROXY_ENABLED="false"
PROXY_TYPE="system"
PROXY_HOST=""
PROXY_PORT=""

# Logging and monitoring
ENABLE_DETAILED_LOGGING="true"
LOG_RETENTION_DAYS="30"
SEND_DEPLOYMENT_REPORTS="true"
EOF
    
    echo "configuration created at /etc/macfleet/firefox_config.conf"
}

display_enterprise_menu() {
    while true; do
        clear
        echo "======================================="
        echo "MacFleet Enterprise Firefox Manager"
        echo "======================================="
        echo ""
        echo "Organization: $ORGANIZATION_NAME"
        echo "Contact: $IT_CONTACT"
        echo ""
        echo "Available Actions:"
        echo "1. Install/Update Firefox"
        echo "2. Configure Enterprise Policies"
        echo "3. Deploy to Multiple Devices"
        echo "4. Check Firefox Status"
        echo "5. Generate Deployment Report"
        echo "6. Manage Firefox Profiles"
        echo "7. View Configuration"
        echo "8. Exit"
        echo ""
        read -p "Select an option (1-8): " choice
        
        case $choice in
            1)
                install_update_firefox
                ;;
            2)
                configure_enterprise_policies
                ;;
            3)
                deploy_multiple_devices
                ;;
            4)
                check_firefox_status
                ;;
            5)
                generate_deployment_report
                ;;
            6)
                manage_firefox_profiles
                ;;
            7)
                view_configuration
                ;;
            8)
                echo "Exiting Enterprise Firefox Manager."
                exit 0
                ;;
            *)
                echo "Invalid option. Please try again."
                ;;
        esac
        
        echo ""
        read -p "Press Enter to continue..."
    done
}

install_update_firefox() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Install/Update Firefox"
    echo "======================================="
    
    local current_version=""
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        current_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        echo "Current Firefox version: $current_version"
    else
        echo "Firefox not currently installed"
    fi
    
    echo ""
    echo "Installation options:"
    echo "1. Install/Update to latest stable version"
    echo "2. Install/Update to latest beta version"
    echo "3. Install/Update to latest nightly version"
    echo "4. Cancel"
    echo ""
    read -p "Select installation option (1-4): " install_choice
    
    case $install_choice in
        1)
            install_firefox_version "release"
            ;;
        2)
            install_firefox_version "beta"
            ;;
        3)
            install_firefox_version "nightly"
            ;;
        4)
            echo "Installation cancelled."
            ;;
        *)
            echo "Invalid option."
            ;;
    esac
}

install_firefox_version() {
    local channel="$1"
    local download_dir="/tmp/macfleet_firefox_enterprise"
    
    echo "Installing Firefox $channel version..."
    
    # Create download directory
    mkdir -p "$download_dir"
    
    # Determine download URL based on channel
    local firefox_url
    case $channel in
        "release")
            firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-latest&os=osx&lang=$FIREFOX_LANGUAGE"
            ;;
        "beta")
            firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-beta-latest&os=osx&lang=$FIREFOX_LANGUAGE"
            ;;
        "nightly")
            firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-nightly-latest&os=osx&lang=$FIREFOX_LANGUAGE"
            ;;
        *)
            echo "Error: Invalid Firefox channel"
            return 1
            ;;
    esac
    
    echo "Downloading Firefox $channel..."
    local firefox_dmg="$download_dir/Firefox-$channel.dmg"
    
    if curl -L --progress-bar -o "$firefox_dmg" "$firefox_url"; then
        echo "Download completed successfully"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox $channel download completed" >> "$log_file"
    else
        echo "Error: Download failed"
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox $channel download failed" >> "$log_file"
        return 1
    fi
    
    # Install Firefox
    echo "Installing Firefox..."
    local mount_point="/tmp/firefox_${channel}_mount"
    mkdir -p "$mount_point"
    
    if hdiutil attach "$firefox_dmg" -mountpoint "$mount_point" -quiet; then
        # Remove existing installation
        if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
            rm -rf "/Applications/Firefox.app"
        fi
        
        # Copy new installation
        if cp -R "$mount_point/Firefox.app" "/Applications/"; then
            echo "Firefox $channel installed successfully"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox $channel installed successfully" >> "$log_file"
            
            # Apply enterprise policies if enabled
            if [ "$ENABLE_ENTERPRISE_POLICIES" = "true" ]; then
                apply_enterprise_policies
            fi
        else
            echo "Error: Installation failed"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox $channel installation failed" >> "$log_file"
        fi
        
        hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet
    else
        echo "Error: Failed to mount disk image"
        echo "[$timestamp] Failed to mount Firefox $channel disk image" >> "$log_file"
    fi
    
    # Cleanup
    rm -rf "$download_dir"
}

configure_enterprise_policies() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Configure Enterprise Policies"
    echo "======================================="
    
    local policies_dir="/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Resources/distribution"
    local policies_file="$policies_dir/policies.json"
    
    echo "Creating enterprise policies configuration..."
    
    # Create distribution directory
    mkdir -p "$policies_dir"
    
    # Generate policies.json
    cat > "$policies_file" << EOF
{
  "policies": {
    "DisableTelemetry": $DISABLE_TELEMETRY,
    "DisableFirefoxStudies": $DISABLE_STUDIES,
    "BlockAboutConfig": $BLOCK_ABOUT_CONFIG,
    "Homepage": {
      "URL": "$HOMEPAGE_URL",
      "Locked": true
    },
    "DisableSystemAddonUpdate": true,
    "DisableAppUpdate": $([ "$AUTO_UPDATE_ENABLED" = "true" ] && echo "false" || echo "true"),
    "NoDefaultBookmarks": true,
    "OfferToSaveLogins": false,
    "PasswordManagerEnabled": false,
    "DisableDeveloperTools": $DISABLE_DEVELOPER_TOOLS,
    "DisablePrivateBrowsing": false,
    "DisableProfileImport": true,
    "DisableFeedbackCommands": true,
    "DisableFirefoxAccounts": false,
    "DisableForgetButton": true,
    "DisablePocket": true,
    "DisableSetDesktopBackground": true,
    "DisplayBookmarksToolbar": false,
    "DontCheckDefaultBrowser": true,
    "EnableTrackingProtection": {
      "Value": true,
      "Locked": true
    }
  }
}
EOF
    
    echo "policies configuration created"
    echo "[$timestamp] Enterprise policies configured" >> "$log_file"
    
    # Set appropriate permissions
    chmod 644 "$policies_file"
    
    echo "policies applied to Firefox installation"
}

apply_enterprise_policies() {
    echo "Applying enterprise policies..."
    configure_enterprise_policies
}

check_firefox_status() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Firefox Status Report"
    echo "======================================="
    
    local device_name=$(scutil --get ComputerName)
    local os_version=$(sw_vers -productVersion)
    
    echo "Device: $device_name"
    echo "macOS Version: $os_version"
    echo "Timestamp: $(date)"
    echo ""
    
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        local firefox_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        local bundle_id=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleIdentifier 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        
        echo "Firefox Status: INSTALLED"
        echo "Version: $firefox_version"
        echo "Bundle ID: $bundle_id"
        echo "Installation Path: /Applications/Firefox.app"
        
        # Check if Firefox is running
        if pgrep -x "firefox" >/dev/null; then
            echo "Process Status: RUNNING"
        else
            echo "Process Status: NOT RUNNING"
        fi
        
        # Check enterprise policies
        local policies_file="/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Resources/distribution/policies.json"
        if [ -f "$policies_file" ]; then
            echo "Policies: CONFIGURED"
        else
            echo "Policies: NOT CONFIGURED"
        fi
        
        # Check application permissions
        echo "Application Permissions:"
        ls -la /Applications/Firefox.app | head -1
        
    else
        echo "Firefox Status: NOT INSTALLED"
    fi
}

generate_deployment_report() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Generate Deployment Report"
    echo "======================================="
    
    local report_file="/tmp/firefox_deployment_report_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).txt"
    
    cat > "$report_file" << EOF
MacFleet Firefox Deployment Report
Generated: $(date)
Organization: $ORGANIZATION_NAME

Device Information:
  Computer Name: $(scutil --get ComputerName)
  macOS Version: $(sw_vers -productVersion)
  Hardware Model: $(system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep "Model Name" | cut -d: -f2 | xargs)

Firefox Installation:
EOF
    
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        local firefox_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        
        echo "  Status: Installed" >> "$report_file"
        echo "  Version: $firefox_version" >> "$report_file"
        echo "  Installation Date: $(stat -f "%Sm" /Applications/Firefox.app)" >> "$report_file"
        
        # Check enterprise policies
        local policies_file="/Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Resources/distribution/policies.json"
        if [ -f "$policies_file" ]; then
            echo "  Enterprise Policies: Configured" >> "$report_file"
        else
            echo "  Enterprise Policies: Not Configured" >> "$report_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "  Status: Not Installed" >> "$report_file"
    fi
    
    cat >> "$report_file" << EOF

Configuration:
  Language: $FIREFOX_LANGUAGE
  Channel: $FIREFOX_CHANNEL
  Auto Update: $AUTO_UPDATE_ENABLED
  Enterprise Policies: $ENABLE_ENTERPRISE_POLICIES

Contact: $IT_CONTACT
EOF
    
    echo "Deployment report generated: $report_file"
}

manage_firefox_profiles() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Manage Firefox Profiles"
    echo "======================================="
    
    local profiles_dir="$HOME/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles"
    
    echo "Firefox profiles directory: $profiles_dir"
    
    if [ -d "$profiles_dir" ]; then
        echo "Found Firefox profiles:"
        ls -la "$profiles_dir"
        
        echo ""
        echo "Profile management options:"
        echo "1. List all profiles"
        echo "2. Create new profile"
        echo "3. Remove profile"
        echo "4. Export profile"
        echo "5. Import profile"
        echo "6. Back to main menu"
        
        read -p "Select option (1-6): " profile_choice
        
        case $profile_choice in
            1)
                list_firefox_profiles
                ;;
            2)
                create_firefox_profile
                ;;
            3)
                remove_firefox_profile
                ;;
            4)
                export_firefox_profile
                ;;
            5)
                import_firefox_profile
                ;;
            6)
                return
                ;;
            *)
                echo "Invalid option."
                ;;
        esac
    else
        echo "No Firefox profiles directory found."
        echo "Firefox may not have been launched yet."
    fi
}

list_firefox_profiles() {
    echo "Firefox Profiles:"
    /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -ProfileManager -no-remote &
    sleep 2
    pkill -f "firefox.*ProfileManager"
}

create_firefox_profile() {
    read -p "Enter profile name: " profile_name
    if [ -n "$profile_name" ]; then
        /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/MacOS/firefox -CreateProfile "$profile_name"
        echo "Profile '$profile_name' created successfully"
    else
        echo "Profile name cannot be empty"
    fi
}

remove_firefox_profile() {
    echo "Warning: This will permanently delete the profile and all its data."
    read -p "Enter profile name to remove: " profile_name
    if [ -n "$profile_name" ]; then
        read -p "Are you sure you want to remove profile '$profile_name'? (y/N): " confirm
        if [ "$confirm" = "y" ] || [ "$confirm" = "Y" ]; then
            # Profile removal logic would go here
            echo "Profile removal functionality would be implemented here"
        else
            echo "Profile removal cancelled"
        fi
    fi
}

export_firefox_profile() {
    echo "Profile export functionality would be implemented here"
}

import_firefox_profile() {
    echo "Profile import functionality would be implemented here"
}

view_configuration() {
    echo "======================================="
    echo "Current Configuration"
    echo "======================================="
    
    if [ -f "/etc/macfleet/firefox_config.conf" ]; then
        cat "/etc/macfleet/firefox_config.conf"
    else
        echo "No configuration file found."
    fi
}

# Execute enterprise manager
enterprise_firefox_manager

Mass Deployment and Automation

Automated Firefox Update System

#!/bin/bash

# Automated Firefox update system
# Usage: ./automated_firefox_updater.sh

automated_firefox_updater() {
    local config_file="/etc/macfleet/firefox_auto_update.conf"
    local log_file="/var/log/macfleet_firefox_updates.log"
    local timestamp=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')
    
    # Check if running as root
    if [ "$EUID" -ne 0 ]; then
        echo "Error: This script must be run as root"
        exit 1
    fi
    
    # Create configuration if it doesn't exist
    if [ ! -f "$config_file" ]; then
        create_update_config
    fi
    
    source "$config_file"
    
    echo "[$timestamp] Automated Firefox updater started" >> "$log_file"
    
    # Check if updates are enabled
    if [ "$ENABLE_AUTO_UPDATES" = "true" ]; then
        check_and_update_firefox
    else
        echo "Automatic updates are disabled"
        echo "[$timestamp] Automatic updates are disabled" >> "$log_file"
    fi
}

create_update_config() {
    mkdir -p /etc/macfleet
    
    cat > "/etc/macfleet/firefox_auto_update.conf" << 'EOF'
# MacFleet Firefox Auto-Update Configuration

# Update settings
ENABLE_AUTO_UPDATES="true"
UPDATE_CHANNEL="release"
CHECK_INTERVAL="daily"
UPDATE_TIME="02:00"

# Safety settings
BACKUP_PROFILES="true"
BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS="7"
REQUIRE_USER_CONSENT="false"
SKIP_IF_RUNNING="true"

# Notification settings
SEND_NOTIFICATIONS="true"
NOTIFICATION_EMAIL="admin@macfleet.com"
NOTIFY_ON_SUCCESS="true"
NOTIFY_ON_FAILURE="true"

# Enterprise settings
MAINTAIN_POLICIES="true"
PRESERVE_CUSTOMIZATIONS="true"
VERIFY_INSTALLATION="true"
EOF
    
    echo "Auto-update configuration created at /etc/macfleet/firefox_auto_update.conf"
}

check_and_update_firefox() {
    echo "[$timestamp] Checking for Firefox updates" >> "$log_file"
    
    # Check if Firefox is installed
    if [ ! -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        echo "Firefox is not installed. Installing latest version..."
        install_firefox_latest
        return
    fi
    
    # Get current version
    local current_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
    
    # Check if Firefox is running and skip if configured
    if [ "$SKIP_IF_RUNNING" = "true" ] && pgrep -x "firefox" >/dev/null; then
        echo "Firefox is currently running. Skipping update."
        echo "[$timestamp] Firefox is running - update skipped" >> "$log_file"
        return
    fi
    
    # Create backup if enabled
    if [ "$BACKUP_PROFILES" = "true" ]; then
        backup_firefox_profiles
    fi
    
    # Download and check latest version
    local download_dir="/tmp/macfleet_firefox_update"
    mkdir -p "$download_dir"
    
    local firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-latest&os=osx&lang=en-US"
    local firefox_dmg="$download_dir/Firefox-latest.dmg"
    
    echo "Downloading latest Firefox version for comparison..."
    if curl -L -s -o "$firefox_dmg" "$firefox_url"; then
        # Mount and check version
        local mount_point="/tmp/firefox_update_mount"
        mkdir -p "$mount_point"
        
        if hdiutil attach "$firefox_dmg" -mountpoint "$mount_point" -quiet; then
            local latest_version=$(defaults read "$mount_point/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist" CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
            
            echo "Current version: $current_version"
            echo "Latest version: $latest_version"
            
            if [ "$current_version" != "$latest_version" ]; then
                echo "Update available. Updating Firefox..."
                echo "[$timestamp] Update available - Current: $current_version, Latest: $latest_version" >> "$log_file"
                
                # Perform update
                update_firefox_installation "$mount_point"
                
                # Verify update
                if verify_firefox_update "$latest_version"; then
                    echo "Firefox updated successfully to version $latest_version"
                    echo "[$timestamp] Firefox updated successfully to version $latest_version" >> "$log_file"
                    
                    if [ "$SEND_NOTIFICATIONS" = "true" ] && [ "$NOTIFY_ON_SUCCESS" = "true" ]; then
                        send_update_notification "success" "$current_version" "$latest_version"
                    fi
                else
                    echo "Firefox update verification failed"
                    echo "[$timestamp] Firefox update verification failed" >> "$log_file"
                    
                    if [ "$SEND_NOTIFICATIONS" = "true" ] && [ "$NOTIFY_ON_FAILURE" = "true" ]; then
                        send_update_notification "failure" "$current_version" "$latest_version"
                    fi
                fi
            else
                echo "Firefox is already up to date (version $current_version)"
                echo "[$timestamp] Firefox is already up to date (version $current_version)" >> "$log_file"
            fi
            
            hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet
        else
            echo "Failed to mount Firefox disk image"
            echo "[$timestamp] Failed to mount Firefox disk image for update check" >> "$log_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "Failed to download Firefox for version check"
        echo "[$timestamp] Failed to download Firefox for version check" >> "$log_file"
    fi
    
    # Cleanup
    rm -rf "$download_dir"
}

install_firefox_latest() {
    echo "Installing latest Firefox version..."
    
    local download_dir="/tmp/macfleet_firefox_install"
    mkdir -p "$download_dir"
    
    local firefox_url="https://download.mozilla.org/?product=firefox-latest&os=osx&lang=en-US"
    local firefox_dmg="$download_dir/Firefox.dmg"
    
    if curl -L --progress-bar -o "$firefox_dmg" "$firefox_url"; then
        local mount_point="/tmp/firefox_install_mount"
        mkdir -p "$mount_point"
        
        if hdiutil attach "$firefox_dmg" -mountpoint "$mount_point" -quiet; then
            if cp -R "$mount_point/Firefox.app" "/Applications/"; then
                local installed_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
                echo "Firefox installed successfully (version $installed_version)"
                echo "[$timestamp] Firefox installed successfully (version $installed_version)" >> "$log_file"
                
                # Apply enterprise policies if needed
                if [ "$MAINTAIN_POLICIES" = "true" ]; then
                    apply_enterprise_policies
                fi
            else
                echo "Failed to install Firefox"
                echo "[$timestamp] Failed to install Firefox" >> "$log_file"
            fi
            
            hdiutil detach "$mount_point" -quiet
        else
            echo "Failed to mount Firefox disk image"
            echo "[$timestamp] Failed to mount Firefox disk image for installation" >> "$log_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "Failed to download Firefox"
        echo "[$timestamp] Failed to download Firefox for installation" >> "$log_file"
    fi
    
    rm -rf "$download_dir"
}

update_firefox_installation() {
    local mount_point="$1"
    
    echo "Updating Firefox installation..."
    
    # Remove old installation
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        rm -rf "/Applications/Firefox.app"
    fi
    
    # Install new version
    if cp -R "$mount_point/Firefox.app" "/Applications/"; then
        echo "Firefox application updated successfully"
        
        # Restore enterprise policies if enabled
        if [ "$MAINTAIN_POLICIES" = "true" ]; then
            apply_enterprise_policies
        fi
        
        # Preserve customizations if enabled
        if [ "$PRESERVE_CUSTOMIZATIONS" = "true" ]; then
            restore_customizations
        fi
        
        return 0
    else
        echo "Failed to update Firefox application"
        return 1
    fi
}

verify_firefox_update() {
    local expected_version="$1"
    
    if [ -d "/Applications/Firefox.app" ]; then
        local actual_version=$(defaults read /Applications/Firefox.app/Contents/Info.plist CFBundleShortVersionString 2>/dev/null || echo "Unknown")
        
        if [ "$actual_version" = "$expected_version" ]; then
            return 0
        else
            echo "Version mismatch - Expected: $expected_version, Actual: $actual_version"
            return 1
        fi
    else
        echo "Firefox application not found after update"
        return 1
    fi
}

backup_firefox_profiles() {
    echo "Creating backup of Firefox profiles..."
    
    local profiles_dir="$HOME/Library/Application Support/Firefox"
    local backup_dir="/var/backups/macfleet/firefox_profiles"
    local backup_timestamp=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
    
    mkdir -p "$backup_dir"
    
    if [ -d "$profiles_dir" ]; then
        if tar -czf "$backup_dir/firefox_profiles_backup_$backup_timestamp.tar.gz" -C "$HOME/Library/Application Support" "Firefox"; then
            echo "Firefox profiles backed up successfully"
            echo "[$timestamp] Firefox profiles backed up" >> "$log_file"
            
            # Clean up old backups
            find "$backup_dir" -name "firefox_profiles_backup_*.tar.gz" -mtime +$BACKUP_RETENTION_DAYS -delete
        else
            echo "Failed to backup Firefox profiles"
            echo "[$timestamp] Failed to backup Firefox profiles" >> "$log_file"
        fi
    else
        echo "Firefox profiles directory not found"
    fi
}

send_update_notification() {
    local status="$1"
    local old_version="$2"
    local new_version="$3"
    
    local notification_title="MacFleet Firefox Update"
    local notification_message
    
    case $status in
        "success")
            notification_message="Firefox updated successfully from $old_version to $new_version"
            ;;
        "failure")
            notification_message="Firefox update failed - attempted to update from $old_version to $new_version"
            ;;
        *)
            notification_message="Firefox update status: $status"
            ;;
    esac
    
    # Use osascript to display notification
    osascript -e "display notification \"$notification_message\" with title \"$notification_title\""
    
    echo "[$timestamp] Update notification sent - Status: $status" >> "$log_file"
}

apply_enterprise_policies() {
    echo "Applying enterprise policies..."
    # This would call the enterprise policy configuration function
    # Implementation depends on the specific policy requirements
}

restore_customizations() {
    echo "Restoring customizations..."
    # This would restore any custom configurations
    # Implementation depends on the specific customization requirements
}

# Execute automated updater
automated_firefox_updater

Troubleshooting and Best Practices

Common Issues and Solutions

1. Network Connectivity: Ensure stable internet connection for downloads
2. Permissions: Run installation scripts with appropriate privileges
3. Disk Space: Verify sufficient disk space before installation
4. Existing Processes: Check for running Firefox processes before updates
5. Enterprise Policies: Validate policy configurations after deployment

Best Practices

• Test Deployments: Always test in controlled environments first
• Backup Profiles: Create backups before major updates
• Monitor Installations: Use logging and monitoring for enterprise deployments
• Version Control: Track Firefox versions across your fleet
• Security Updates: Prioritize security updates and patches

Conclusion

Firefox deployment and management on macOS requires careful planning and execution. These scripts provide comprehensive solutions for installing, updating, and managing Firefox across Mac fleets. From basic installations to enterprise-grade automation, these tools ensure consistent and secure Firefox deployments while maintaining organizational policies and user preferences.