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daemonize for Mac

Run a command as a UNIX daemon

Quick answer: daemonize is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install daemonize. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What daemonize is

daemonize is a command-line tool for macOS: run a command as a UNIX daemon.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install daemonize

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install daemonize.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install daemonize on Mac?

Run brew install daemonize in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is daemonize open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does daemonize run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is daemonize?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10905 in this catalogue.

What version of daemonize is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.8.