Startd

Startd is a service management tool designed to manage and control services on Unix-like operating systems. It is part of the Stunnel project, which is a widely-used utility for creating encrypted tunnels between networks. Startd is a lightweight and flexible tool that can be used to manage services in a variety of ways, including starting, stopping, and restarting them.

Startd is typically used in conjunction with other tools and services, such as inetd or xinetd, to manage services on a system. It can be configured to start services at system boot, to restart services if they crash, and to manage services based on various conditions, such as the availability of network resources or the presence of specific files.

Startd is configured using a simple text-based configuration file, which allows for easy customization and management of services. The configuration file specifies the services to be managed, the commands to be executed to start, stop, and restart the services, and the conditions under which the services should be managed.

Startd is a useful tool for system administrators and developers who need to manage services on Unix-like operating systems. It provides a flexible and lightweight way to manage services, and its simple configuration file makes it easy to customize and manage services as needed.