For the adventurous user who simply cannot open the App Store window but has a working internet connection, here is the full, tested workflow:

Requirements: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later, admin password, active Apple ID.

# Step 1: Install Homebrew (skip if already installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

This approach saves hours of troubleshooting broken “no App Store” hacks.




Search engines often show queries like "Apple Configurator 2 for Windows." Let's clarify:


There is no Windows version. Apple Configurator 2 is a macOS-exclusive tool. However, you can achieve similar functionality on Windows using:



If your goal is to recover an iPhone or iPad on a Windows PC, use iTunes or the Apple Devices app. But for true "Configurator 2" features (blueprint creation, automated enrollment), you must use a Mac.




If your organization uses Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM), you can push Apple Configurator 2 to managed Macs without users touching the App Store.


Process:



This method does not require users to have an Apple ID or open the App Store. However, it does require an MDM server and an institutional Apple ID.




Q: Can I run Apple Configurator 2 on macOS Server?

A: Yes, the offline PKG installs perfectly on macOS Server editions.


Q: Will this void my warranty or violate Apple's ToS?

A: No. You are redistributing an unmodified, signed installer that Apple intended for installation. You are simply bypassing the storefront, not cracking the software.


Q: How often should I update the offline PKG?

A: Every time Apple releases a new version (about every 4-6 weeks). Update when you see "New update available" on your donor Mac.


Q: Does this work for Apple Configurator 1.0 (old iOS 6/7 era)?

A: No. Configurator 1.x used a different licensing model and is no longer compatible with modern macOS.


Q: Can I use this method to install on an external drive?

A: Yes. During the .pkg installation, choose "Change Install Location" and select your external volume.




If you are blocked from opening the App Store GUI (e.g., managed Mac), you can use the command-line tool mas (Mac App Store command-line interface).


Does it work? Yes.


How to do it:



Why this works: The CLI uses the same backend as the App Store but bypasses the graphical app. You still need an Apple ID and internet connection, but you are technically downloading “without opening the App Store window.”


ls /Applications/ | grep "Apple Configurator 2"

Expected output: The app appears in your Applications folder and launches normally. You have effectively downloaded it without ever double-clicking the App Store icon.

This is the most legitimate, working answer to the keyword question.