Feature Request: Dynamic Third-Party Software Repository & Automated Updates in GLPI Packet Deploy

Automated Updates in GLPI Packet Deploy

Description:

Hello GLPI Team,

We have successfully implemented the GLPI ITSM infrastructure in our corporate environment, utilizing all available modules efficiently. One of our key use cases is leveraging the Packet Deploy task to automate third-party software updates.

Currently, even in the latest version, this feature is quite limited for managing software like:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

7-Zip

WinRAR

Visual Studio Code

(and other commonly used applications)

Feature Request

We would like to enhance the GLPI Packet Deploy system by:

Hosting third-party software in a local repository within GLPI, allowing for centralized deployment.

Enabling GLPI to check and fetch the latest available versions from official sources (internet) and dynamically update its local repository.

Implementing version control on client devices, ensuring that outdated software is automatically updated to the latest version via scheduled deployment tasks.

Why This Matters

If implemented, this feature would:

✅ Eliminate manual third-party software updates, significantly reducing IT workload.

✅ Enhance security by ensuring all clients are always running the latest patched versions.

✅ Improve compliance & system stability, preventing compatibility issues caused by outdated software.

We strongly believe this feature would be a game-changer for IT administrators using GLPI as a centralized software management solution.

Would you consider implementing this functionality? Looking forward to your feedback!

Thanks for your time and effort! 🚀