> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.patchmypc.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-publisher/overview.md). # Overview of Patch My PC Publisher *Applies to: Patch My PC Publisher V3.x* Patch My PC (PMPC) Publisher is our on-premises publishing service that automates the creation, update, and lifecycle management of third-party applications and updates for Microsoft management platforms such as Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), WSUS, and Intune. Publisher integrates with: * Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) * Microsoft Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) * Microsoft Intune It allows organizations to deploy and maintain third-party software using the same native workflows they already use for Microsoft updates and applications.
Patch My PC Publisher
## Capabilities Publisher downloads the Patch My PC catalog to retrieve curated metadata for third-party applications. Based on your configuration, it can: * Publish third-party updates to WSUS. * Create and update applications in ConfigMgr. * Create and update Win32 apps (and updates) in Intune. * Maintain and update previously published third-party applications and updates. All publishing actions respect the target platform's native security, authentication, and deployment mechanisms. Publisher does not replace WSUS, ConfigMgr, or Intune. It extends them by automating third-party application packaging and update publishing. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.patchmypc.com/patch-my-pc-publisher/overview.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.