hapless ☆

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Description:
Run and manage background processes

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.14.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: process-management developer-tools cli background-processes productivity

Install: brew install hapless

About:
Hapless is a command-line tool designed to simplify the management of background processes. It allows developers to easily start, stop, and monitor long-running tasks directly from their terminal. This tool provides a streamlined alternative to manual process handling with tools like nohup or screen.

Key Features:

Simple CLI for process lifecycle management
Automatic PID file creation and tracking
Log management for background tasks
List and status commands for all managed processes

Use Cases:

Running local development servers in the background
Managing long-running data processing scripts
Keeping API clients or bots alive during sessions

Alternatives:

pm2 – pm2 is more complex and Node.js focused, while hapless is language-agnostic and simpler.
nohup – nohup is a basic unix command requiring manual PID tracking, whereas hapless automates management.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 20, 2025 7:55pm	0.14.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	7dde5526