EA Dependency Scanner
The EA Scanner maps every Extension Attribute across all 9 Jamf object types, so you know exactly what references what before you touch anything.
What It Scans
Nexus checks every EA against all of the following object types in parallel:
- Computer Smart Groups
- Mobile Device Smart Groups
- Policies
- Configuration Profiles
- Patch Titles
- Advanced Computer Searches
- Advanced Mobile Device Searches
- Restricted Software
- macOS App Installers
How to Run a Scan
- Click Scan Now from the toolbar or Dashboard
- Nexus fetches all EAs and their references in parallel
- Results appear within seconds for most environments
Reading Results
Each EA row in the results table shows:
- Name: The EA display name from Jamf Pro
- Dependency count: How many objects reference this EA
- Status: Safe, Orphaned, or In Use
- Direct link: Opens the EA directly in Jamf Pro
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | EA has valid references | No action needed |
| Orphaned | 0 dependencies found | Run Blast Radius, then delete |
| In Use | Actively used | Do not delete |
What “Orphaned” Means
An EA with 0 dependencies is referenced by nothing in your Jamf instance. It is a candidate for deletion — but always run a Blast Radius check first to confirm no hidden references exist.
Scan History & Delta
Nexus saves each scan result locally. On the next scan, it computes a delta — showing which EAs were added, removed, or changed since last time. This makes it easy to track the impact of cleanup operations over time.