LaunchManager
Browse all scopes
User Agents, System Agents, and System Daemons in one sidebar — see everything launchd knows about.
macOS 14+
Swift 5.10
MIT License
Open Source
Manage launchd
without the XML headache
A native macOS app for LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons — browse, create, edit, and control scheduled tasks from a clean SwiftUI interface.
Everything you need for launchd
Free, native, and built for everyday macOS power users — no subscription, no background daemon required.
Create & edit jobs
Form-based plist editing. No manual XML unless you want to dive into the terminal yourself.
Load, start, stop
Control jobs with row actions. Privilege escalation prompts when system-level operations need admin.
Log viewer
File-based stdout/stderr logs plus system log via log show — debug without leaving the app.
Invalid plist handling
Empty or malformed plists surface inline with a one-click delete — something paid tools often skip.
Open source
MIT licensed. Inspect the Swift code, contribute on GitHub, or build from source with Xcode 16.
See it in action
A focused UI for the jobs that keep your Mac running.
Get LaunchManager
Pick the install path that fits you. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Homebrew
Fast updates via tap. Best for developers already on Homebrew.
brew tap Sean10000/tap
brew install --cask launchmanagerDownload DMG
Grab the latest release, drag to Applications. Right-click → Open on first launch (not notarized).
Download DMGBuild from source
Clone the repo and open in Xcode 16. Build and run with ⌘R.
git clone https://github.com/Sean10000/LaunchManager.git
cd LaunchManager
open LaunchManager.xcodeprojQuick start
Four steps to take control of your launchd jobs.
- Select a scope from the sidebar: User Agents, System Agents, or System Daemons.
- Click + to create a job, or the pencil icon to edit an existing one.
- Use row buttons to load, start, or stop a job.
- Expand a row (chevron) for details and log output.
How it compares
LaunchManager is ideal if you want a free, native, open-source tool for everyday launchd management.
| Feature | LaunchManager | LaunchControl | Lingon Pro 10 | LaunchD Task Scheduler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free & OSS | ~$33 | $23.99 | $5.00 |
| Browse agents & daemons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Create & edit (GUI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log viewer | File + system log | Advanced | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invalid plist detection | ✓ inline + delete | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| App must stay running | Not required | Not required | Required | Not required |
| AI assistant | ✗ | 7 LLM providers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Open source | MIT | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Power users needing an AI assistant or expert XML editor may prefer LaunchControl.
Support the project
If LaunchManager saved you some time, feel free to buy me a coffee. Americano is better. ☕
