Create schedules visually
Open an app, run a Shell script, or execute a command daily, at login, or on a fixed interval.
Native macOS utility · macOS 13+
A visual task scheduler for your Mac.
Create and manage launchd tasks without hand-editing plist files. A friendly, macOS-native alternative to crontab for everyday user-level automation.
Enabled tasks first
Daily schedules
NativeSwiftUI macOS app
LocalNo account or cloud service
RecoverableDeleted tasks go to Trash
BilingualEnglish and Simplified Chinese
WHY LAUNCHAGENT STUDIO
Automation that feels like a Mac app.
launchd is powerful, but its configuration files are not designed for quick, everyday use. LaunchAgent Studio adds a clear interface without hiding what macOS is doing.
Manage the full lifecycle
Enable, disable, run immediately, inspect configuration, open logs, and remove user tasks from one place.
Understand every task
Friendly names and readable schedules make background services easier to identify than raw plist labels.
CREATE A TASK
From an idea to a schedule in one window.
Choose what should run, decide when it should run, and optionally enable it immediately. The configuration is saved as a standard LaunchAgent in your user Library.
- Applications, Shell scripts, and commands
- Daily, login, and interval triggers
- Standard plist files remain visible and editable
GET STARTED
Running in three simple steps.
Download
Get the universal ZIP from the latest GitHub Release and extract it.
Move to Applications
Drag LaunchAgent Studio into your Applications folder.
Open and manage
Control-click the app and choose Open on the first launch, then create or manage your tasks.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A native home for recurring tasks.
Can it replace crontab?
For many user-level scheduled jobs, yes. LaunchAgent Studio uses macOS launchd rather than cron, so the scheduling model is different, but daily, login, and fixed-interval automation is covered.
Does it need a server or account?
No. The app works locally on your Mac. This product page and its downloads are hosted by GitHub.
Does it manage system services?
No. It is intentionally limited to user LaunchAgents and does not manage system LaunchDaemons or request administrator access.
Is it an alternative to LaunchControl or a launchd manager?
Yes. LaunchAgent Studio provides a focused interface for common user-level LaunchAgent tasks. It is not affiliated with LaunchControl or other launchd management products.
Put recurring Mac tasks in one clear place.
Download LaunchAgent Studio and replace plist editing with a focused native interface.