Launch Assistant FAQs

Question 1

What is Launch Assistant?

Accepted Answer

Launch Assistant is a robust tool designed for the MCP ecosystem to manage the complete lifecycle of its services. It provides core functionalities like starting, stopping, restarting, and monitoring services, ensuring their stability and availability.

Question 2

Can Launch Assistant integrate with macOS for automatic startup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Launch Assistant supports macOS system integration through LaunchAgent. It allows you to set up services for automatic startup, enhancing convenience and ensuring your MCP services are always ready.

Question 3

How does Launch Assistant ensure service reliability?

Accepted Answer

It ensures reliability through integrated health monitoring, performing automatic checks every 30 seconds. In case of service failure, it offers auto-restart capabilities (up to 3 attempts by default) and provides a graceful shutdown period to prevent data loss.

Question 4

What kind of operational insights does Launch Assistant provide?

Accepted Answer

Launch Assistant tracks critical process information such as PIDs, uptime, restart counts, and exit codes. It also captures stdout/stderr logs, keeping the last 100 lines in memory, allowing for quick debugging and status checks via its `service_status` tool.

Question 5

Is Launch Assistant still recommended for new projects?

Accepted Answer

While Launch Assistant provides essential service management, it is officially deprecated. The recommended solution for new implementations is `mcp-services-assistant`, which offers improved separation of concerns and enhanced LaunchAgent management.

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