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# persist_launchd

## Summary

Install launchd persistence (LaunchAgent or LaunchDaemon).

* Needs Admin: False
* Version: 1
* Author: @xorrior

### Arguments

#### Args

* Description: List of arguments to execute in the ProgramArguments section of the PLIST. The first argument should be the path to the program to execute.
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: None

#### KeepAlive

* Description: When this value is set to true, Launchd will restart the daemon if it dies
* Required Value: False
* Default Value: True

#### RunAtLoad

* Description: When this value is set to true, Launchd will immediately start the daemon/agent once it has been registered
* Required Value: False
* Default Value: False

#### Label

* Description: The label for launchd persistence
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: com.apple.mdmupdateagent

#### LaunchPath

* Description: Path to save the new plist
* Required Value: True
* Default Value: None

#### remove

* Description: Boolean indicating to remove the specified launchd persistence
* Required Value: False
* Default Value: False

## Usage

```
persist_launchd
```

## MITRE ATT\&CK Mapping

* T1159
* T1160

## Detailed Summary

Create a launch agent or daemon plist file.
For additional information on launch agent parameters please visit: [https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPSystemStartup/Chapters/CreatingLaunchdJobs.html](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPSystemStartup/Chapters/CreatingLaunchdJobs.html)