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node-mac

Run scripts as native Mac daemons with console logging.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 2238 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Node-Mac allows developers to run Node.js scripts as native macOS daemons and log output directly to the Console app, simplifying background task management on macOS systems.

Node-Mac uniquely enables developers to leverage Node.js for background tasks on macOS, with seamless integration into the native logging system.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers needing to run Node.js scripts as native daemons on macOS for background tasks.

  • Teams requiring easy logging of script output directly into the macOS Console app.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that require cross-platform daemon support beyond macOS.

  • Applications needing real-time monitoring and alerting features not provided by the macOS Console.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited platform support

    Node-Mac is specifically designed for macOS and does not support other operating systems, limiting its usability in cross-platform environments.

  2. 02

    Complex setup process

    Setting up Node-Mac requires a detailed understanding of both Node.js scripts and macOS daemon configurations, which can be challenging for developers unfamiliar with these systems.

  3. 03

    Small community and limited support

    Given its niche focus on macOS daemons, the community around Node-Mac is relatively small, leading to fewer resources, slower issue resolution, and less frequent updates.

What it does well

  • Run Node.js scripts as native macOS daemons.

  • Log output directly to the Console app for easy monitoring.

  • Simplify background task management on macOS.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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