kramerc/chrome-policy-to-profile

Convert an exported Chrome policies.json to an Apple Configuration Profile .mobileconfig

Chrome Policy to Profile

Takes an exported Chrome policies.json file and converts it to an Apple Configuration Profile (.mobileconfig).

Supported Chromium-based browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge

Usage

usage: chrome-policy-to-profile.py [-h] input output

positional arguments:
  input       Input JSON file (e.g., policies.json)
  output      Output mobileconfig file (e.g., policies.mobileconfig)

options:
  -h, --help  show this help message and exit

Example

If you already have policies set on Chrome and want to export them to a Apple Configuration Profile that can be imported on a Mac

1. Navigate to chrome://policy
2. Click on "More actions" and select "Export to JSON"
   
3. Assuming policies.json is in your Downloads folder on Windows, run the following command to convert it to a mobileconfig file. Replace <USERNAME> with your username.

   $ python3 chrome-policy-to-profile.py C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Downloads\policies.json policies.mobileconfig
   

4. Transfer the mobileconfig file to your Mac and double-click on the file to begin installing it.
5. Open System Settings and navigate to Privacy & Security -> Profiles. You should see the profile you just opened. Double-click on it to finish installing it.