launchd Package Creator

A utility that allows you to easily create a .pkg containing a LaunchDaemon or LaunchAgent, and a target script of your choosing. The target script can also be packaged, so nothing else is required on the Mac the package is installed on.

Alternatively, you can create a .pkg with only the launchd files included, which can be installed on a Mac where the target script/app already exists.

You may also export a configured launchd plist which you can use in any way you see fit.

Usage

1. Install the latest release
2. Select the launchd type (daemon/agent)
3. Input an indentifier (reverse domain name notation is typical)
4. Input a version
5. Select a Target script/app
6. Choose to package the Target (or not)
7. Select your options (more to come)
8. Click the "Create PKG" button to create a package of the launchd item and target script/app
9. TEST

Notes

• When creating a LaunchAgent (which runs as the user) and selecting the StandardOutPath and StandardErrorPath options, you should be mindful as to whether or not the user has access to write to the chosen path/file. Daemons might not have this limitation, as they are run as root (when using this utility).
• When targeting a GUI application (.app) it is recommended to use a LaunchAgent with LimitLoadToSessionType: Aqua. This will run as the user once they are logged in.

Issues and Feature Requests

Please create an issue for both issues encountered and for feature requests (like additional options that might be useful) or create a PR.