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SvcWatchDog

SvcWatchDog is a lightweight and configurable Windows utility that lets you run any non-interactive application as a Windows service—without modifying your code or relying on external wrappers. It’s designed for developers, sysadmins, and automation enthusiasts who need reliable...

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  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

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  • Windows
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What is SvcWatchDog?

SvcWatchDog is a lightweight and configurable Windows utility that lets you run any non-interactive application as a Windows service—without modifying your code or relying on external wrappers. It’s designed for developers, sysadmins, and automation enthusiasts who need reliable background execution with minimal setup.

Key Features: • Run almost any executable as a Windows service • Automatically restart apps on crash or exit • Configurable watchdog behavior via simple JSON file • Optional email alerts on failure or unexpected termination • Logs events for easy monitoring and troubleshooting • No installation required—just drop and run • Open source and MIT licensed

Use Cases: • Keep custom scripts or daemons alive • Monitor self-hosted tools or background agents • Ensure reliability for automation tasks and scheduled jobs • Receive instant alerts when something goes wrong

Why SvcWatchDog? SvcWatchDog offers a clean, no-frills solution for keeping your apps running smoothly. Whether you're deploying a custom tool, a game server, or a monitoring agent, it gives you peace of mind with built-in resilience and alerting.