How to use the command "cfprefsd" (with examples)
- Osx
- December 25, 2023
The cfprefsd command provides preferences services (CFPreferences, NSUserDefaults) and is used to start the daemon. It should not be invoked manually. The following article provides examples of how to use the command.
Use case 1: Start the daemon
Code:
cfprefsd
Motivation: The motivation for starting the cfprefsd daemon would be to access and manage preferences using CFPreferences or NSUserDefaults. Starting the daemon allows you to use these preferences services in your applications.
Explanation: There are no arguments required for the cfprefsd command. When executed, it starts the daemon and enables preferences services in your applications.
Example output: The cfprefsd command does not produce any output when started.
Conclusion:
The cfprefsd command is used to start the preferences services daemon, allowing you to access and manage preferences using CFPreferences or NSUserDefaults. It should not be manually invoked, but rather started automatically when needed by the system.
