what is the name of the swift package apple released that more easily allows for running other processes
Asked on 2025-08-03
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The Swift package released by Apple that allows for more easily running other processes is called the "subprocess package." This package provides APIs for launching subprocesses, allowing you to call the run function and await the result. You can specify the process by providing a string with the process name or by using a file path to specify the full path to an executable. The package is currently in version 0.1, and feedback from adoption will inform the API for version 1.0. You can explore the full API surface in the Swift subprocess repository.
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