---
title: mach_task_is_self
framework: Kernel
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [macOS 11.3+]
path: kernel/3727993-mach_task_is_self
---

# mach_task_is_self

## Declaration

```occ
kern_return_t mach_task_is_self(task_name_t task, boolean_t *is_self);
```