Software Deployment
Software Deployment
Section titled “Software Deployment”Helm handles software installation, upgrades, and auditing on endpoints using Chocolatey and winget — executed locally via helm-agent. Available in Phase 2.
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”Tell the copilot what you need installed or updated. The AI selects the right package manager (Chocolatey or winget), builds the command, and presents it for your approval. The command runs on the endpoint via helm-agent.
Examples:
- “Install Google Chrome on this machine”
- “Upgrade all outdated software”
- “What version of Adobe Reader is installed?”
- “Remove Zoom and install Microsoft Teams”
- “Audit this machine for outdated packages”
Package Manager Selection
Section titled “Package Manager Selection”The copilot automatically selects the best package manager for the job:
- Chocolatey — broad MSP-oriented package library, mature dependency management
- winget — Microsoft’s native package manager, direct access to Microsoft Store and vendor packages
You can also specify a preference if you have a standard.
Bulk Operations
Section titled “Bulk Operations”Need to deploy a standard software stack to a new workstation? Describe the stack in plain language and the copilot generates the full installation sequence.
Availability
Section titled “Availability”Software deployment is available starting in Phase 2. Phase 1 focuses on core diagnostics and remediation workflows.