The Ops Playbook
Automation & Scripting
Shell, zsh, launchd, APIs and remediation workflows that remove repetitive macOS support work.
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10 playbooks
Updated 10 Sept 2026
Zero-Trust first
Every playbook enforces least-privilege and validates changes before production deployment.
Automation focused
Manual tickets get engineered out of existence through scripting, webhooks, and AI remediation.
L1-L3 appropriate
Clear, practical guidance for frontline engineers without sacrificing technical accuracy.
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