You must specify at least the assembly name Usage is: /usr/bin/mono-service [options] service -d:<directory> Working directory -l:<lock file> Lock file (default is /tmp/<service>.lock) -m:<syslog name> Name to show in syslog -n:<service name> Name of service to start (default is first defined) --debug Do not send to background nor redirect input/output --no-daemon Do not send to background nor redirect input/output Controlling the service: kill -USR1 `cat <lock file>` Pausing service kill -USR2 `cat <lock file>` Continuing service kill `cat <lock file>` Ending service