maclaunch ☆

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Description:
Manage your macOS startup items

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos startup system-utility cli launchd

Install: brew install maclaunch

About:
Maclaunch is a command-line utility designed to inspect and manage startup items on macOS. It provides a detailed view of what services, agents, and scripts are configured to run at login or system boot. This tool helps users identify and remove unwanted background processes to improve system performance and enhance privacy.

Key Features:

Lists all startup items (LaunchAgents, LaunchDaemons, etc.)
Shows the exact command and arguments executed at startup
Provides commands to safely disable or remove items
Detects items hidden in non-standard locations

Use Cases:

Auditing and cleaning up slow macOS boot times
Identifying and disabling unwanted background tracking or adware processes
Managing custom developer tools or background scripts that run at login

Alternatives:

launchctl – Maclaunch provides a more user-friendly and consolidated overview than the native, lower-level launchctl command.
EtreCheck – EtreCheck provides comprehensive system diagnostics and reports, whereas Maclaunch is a lightweight, command-line focused tool for startup management.

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