launchd-process-health-check

A stale exit code in launchd occurs when launchctl list shows a non-zero status for a service that is still actively running. The Skill verifies actual process health using ps commands to prevent unnecessary service restarts.

An exit code like -15 in launchctl can remain stale if the process was signaled but respawned. The Skill detects this by verifying the actual running status against multiple system commands to determine if intervention is required.

You can verify a launchd-managed process by running the health check with the service name. It analyzes exit codes and uses shell commands to confirm the operational status of macOS launchd services.

Yes, you need shell access to the macOS system and familiarity with launchctl and ps commands. The Skill relies on these commands to diagnose launchd service health and explain stale exit codes.

The best way to fix launchd exit code issues is to run the health check to get specific explanations for the codes. It identifies stale codes and determines whether a service restart is actually necessary.