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Start vs Spawn

start is now the primary process-creation command. :::warning Deprecated sysg spawn is deprecated. Use sysg start --parent-pid ... for child-process workflows. :::

Quick comparison

start - Unified command

Manifest services:
Run with:
Ad-hoc single command:
Child-mode replacement for spawn:

Legacy spawn mapping

Existing invocations:
Equivalent start command:
Use the term child mode for the former spawn workflow:
  • start in child mode (--parent-pid)
  • start in ad-hoc mode (command without --parent-pid)
  • start in manifest mode (no command)

Example: Job queue with child mode

The scheduler reads from queue and spawns workers:

See also