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launchd:tldr:65da7
launchd: View documentation for interacting with launchd using launchctl.
$ tldr launchctl
try on your machine
The tldr launchctl
command is used to quickly understand the usage and purpose of the launchctl
command.
launchctl
is a macOS command-line interface tool that manages daemons, agents, and processes. It allows you to interact with the launchd system, which is responsible for starting, stopping, and managing various background services and processes on a Mac.
When you run tldr launchctl
, it will display a simplified and concise summary of how to use the launchctl
command, including common use cases and examples. The tldr
tool is a community-driven project that provides simplified and beginner-friendly explanations of various commands, making it easier for users to quickly grasp essential information without going through lengthy documentation.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.