If you are evaluating collector options for the Jamf extension, this is the recommended path. An alternative collector (JamfHound) also exists, but this documentation focuses specifically on the OpenHound-based collector.
Authentication options
The OpenHound Jamf collector supports two authentication methods against the Jamf API:- API client (recommended): Authenticate with a Jamf API client using the OAuth client credentials flow. This approach avoids tying collection to a user account and is the preferred option for production environments.
- Username and password: Authenticate with a Jamf user account. Pair this method with the Auditor role in Jamf to follow least privilege.
Next steps
- Choose an authentication method and assign an appropriate Jamf role
- Review Configure the collector
- Import the resulting data with the Jamf OpenGraph extension