Launch Daemons
/Library/LaunchDaemons stores system-wide background service definitions that let macOS and installed software start tasks automatically.
What is Launch Daemons?
Launch daemons are property list files used by launchd, the macOS service manager, to start and control background tasks for the whole system. Items in /Library/LaunchDaemons are typically installed by macOS components, drivers, security tools, server software, backup utilities, VPN clients, and other apps that need to run before any user logs in or independently of a user session.
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
This folder can contain important system-wide service definitions. Removing or disabling the wrong launch daemon can break login-independent features such as networking helpers, security software, backups, device support, or app background services. The risk depends on which specific .plist files are inside.
Recommendation: Keep this folder. Review individual .plist files inside it instead of treating the whole folder as removable. If you are troubleshooting or uninstalling a specific app, identify the related launch daemon by name, confirm what executable it starts, and disable or remove only that app's item using the vendor's uninstaller or documented steps.
File path
/Library/LaunchDaemons
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