launchd Helper

Proactive assistant for macOS launchd agents and background automation. Applies learned patterns to prevent common pitfalls.

When This Activates

• Creating or editing .plist files in ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
• Discussing launchd configuration or background jobs
• Debugging agent issues (zombies, permission errors, startup failures)
• Setting up scheduled automation with launchctl

Learned Patterns (Auto-Applied)

1. Always Include TimeoutSeconds

Problem: Without a timeout, hung processes accumulate as zombies.

Rule: Every plist should have TimeoutSeconds set (typically 300-600 for most jobs).