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# launchd

> 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`
