detach ☆
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Description:
Execute given command in detached process
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.2.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: process-management cli background utilities unix
Install: brew install detach
About:
Detach is a command-line utility that launches a specified command as a detached process. It effectively disassociates the child process from the parent terminal, allowing commands to continue running in the background after the terminal session ends. This provides a lightweight alternative to complex job control or terminal multiplexing for simple background tasks.
Key Features:
  • Launches commands as detached processes
  • Disassociates from parent terminal session
  • Simple and lightweight command-line interface
  • Preserves standard file descriptors
Use Cases:
  • Running long-duration scripts in the background without terminal multiplexers
  • Launching GUI applications from terminal sessions
  • Starting background services without process group complications
Alternatives:
  • nohup – Standard Unix utility with similar detachment capabilities but different output handling
  • screen/tmux – Full terminal multiplexers that provide session management but are heavier weight
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 8:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP c84433ff
Sep 12, 2024 4:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 47033bd6
Nov 24, 2022 11:54pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b26e6af9
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