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System processes

Include WindowServer, kernel_task and other system services with a small, read-only helper you can remove at any time.

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macOS doesn't let ordinary apps read the details of system processes such as WindowServer, kernel_task or mds. Without help, Warashi shows them as “system processes not included”.

The optional helper

Turn on Show system processes in Settings › System. Warashi installs a small helper that runs in the background with the rights to read process counters, and macOS asks you to approve it under System Settings › General › Login Items › Allow in the Background.

  • It can only read process counters (CPU time, memory, disk, energy).
  • It takes no commands, no paths and no arguments, and only answers Warashi (both sides check each other's code signature).
  • Turn the switch off to remove it.