Swif-agent is Swifteam’s lightweight endpoint management agent for Linux devices. Installing swif-agent through your system’s package repository is the recommended approach for most organizations and developers. This method ensures seamless updates, easier dependency management, and smooth integration with your existing package workflows.
Key Features
Automated Device Enrollment: Easily enroll Linux devices into Swif's MDM platform using a single command.
Service Management: Automatically sets up and manages the
swif-agentandsyscheckservices for device monitoring and compliance.Repository-Based Updates: Receive the latest agent updates directly through your package manager, reducing manual maintenance.
Multi-Distribution Support: Official repositories are available for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/RHEL, and Arch-based distributions.
Secure and Flexible: Supports team-based enrollment and can be integrated into automated deployment pipelines.
Installation Instructions
For Debian/Ubuntu (DEB-based)
Add the Swif repository
echo "deb [trusted=yes] https://swif-linux-package.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/debian beta main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/swifteam.list
Install Swif
sudo apt update
sudo apt install swifteamEnroll your device
sudo swifteam -doEnroll -teamId=<teamId>
Replace
<teamId>with your actual Swifteam team ID.Verify installation and services
sudo systemctl status swif-agent.service
sudo systemctl status syscheck.service
For Fedora/RHEL (RPM-based)
Add the Swif repository
sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/swifteam.repo <<EOF
[swifteam]
name=Swifteam Repository
baseurl=https://swif-linux-package.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/fedora/beta/x86_64
enable=1
gpgcheck=0
EOFInstall Swif
sudo dnf makecache
sudo dnf install swifteamEnroll your device
sudo swifteam -doEnroll -teamId=<teamId>
Verify installation and services
sudo systemctl status swif-agent.service
sudo systemctl status syscheck.service
For Arch Linux
Add the Swifteam repository
Edit/etc/pacman.confand add:[swif-linux-package]
SigLevel = Optional TrustAll
Server = https://swif-linux-package.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/arch/main/x86_64Install swifteam
sudo pacman -Sy
sudo pacman -S swifteamEnroll your device
sudo swifteam -doEnroll -teamId=<teamId>
Verify installation and services
sudo systemctl status swif-agent.service
sudo systemctl status syscheck.service
Additional Notes
After enrollment, your device should appear in the Swif.ai dashboard.
For advanced usage, troubleshooting, or to automate enrollment (e.g., in imaging or provisioning scripts), message support@swif.ai.
If you encounter issues, check the status of the
swif-agentandsyscheckservices, and consult your team administrator for the correctteamId. The team ID can be found at Settings > Team page.