Creates and manages Linux and macOS background services via system init systems.
npx skills add https://github.com/bnnanet/serviceman --skill serviceman
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: serviceman Source: https://github.com/bnnanet/serviceman/tree/main Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bnnanet/serviceman --skill serviceman
Serviceman removes the friction of managing background services by giving you one consistent way to register and control daemons across Linux (systemd/OpenRC) and macOS (launchctl).
-- before the command and requires a valid --workdir (or --force) to prevent common runtime failures.Run serviceman to install your service in the background by using the command: serviceman add --name 'myapp' --workdir ~/srv/myapp -- ~/bin/myapp serve
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You can manage background daemons across Linux and macOS by using a tool that translates a single command into the correct init-system service configuration. This approach supports systemd, OpenRC, and launchctl, providing a unified control surface for cross-platform service deployment.
To deploy a persistent systemd service, run the add command with a valid workdir and use a double dash delimiter before your start command. This automatically generates the appropriate service configuration and control surface without requiring manual unit file authoring.
Cross-platform service management works with OpenRC and launchctl, alongside systemd. The tool detects the target operating system and translates your command into the correct init-system configuration for daemon deployment and lifecycle control.
An agent configures user login services, while a daemon configures always-on system boot services. This separation enforces safe installation patterns by applying sensible defaults per OS based on the specific service lifecycle requirement.
Service installation requires a valid workdir to prevent common runtime failures related to missing working directories. If you do not have a pre-existing workdir, you must use the force flag to bypass this operational guardrail.
You can view logs, restart, start, stop, enable, and disable services using the same workflow on different init systems. The tool abstracts the underlying differences to provide consistent operational commands for listing and log inspection.
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