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...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Slovenia
EUPlatforms
- Windows
Features
Tags
- windows-service
- windows-sysadmin
- watchdog
- Monitoring
SvcWatchDog News & Activities
Recent activities
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- matjaz-terpin added SvcWatchDog as alternative to Run as Service
- matjaz-terpin added SvcWatchDog as alternative to Run as Service, WinSW and Shawl
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SvcWatchDog information
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.