---
title: "init(machServiceName:)"
framework: foundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "foundation/nsxpclistener/init(machservicename:)"
---

# init(machServiceName:)

Initializes a listener in a LaunchAgent or LaunchDaemon which has a name advertised in a launchd.plist file.

## Declaration

```swift
init(machServiceName name: String)
```

## Discussion

Discussion For example, you might use this in an agent launched by launchd with a launchd.plist contained in ~/Library/LaunchAgents, or a daemon launched by launchd with a launchd.plist contained in /Library/LaunchDaemons.