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launchd

This manages processes, both for the system and users. You cannot invoke launchd manually, use launchctl to interact with it. More information: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPSystemStartup/Chapters/Introduction.html.
  • Run init:
    /sbin/launchd
  • View documentation for interacting with launchd using launchctl:
    tldr launchctl

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