What does lsboxd process do on os x?

Question

My firewall asked me for a connection from lsboxd (module com.apple.ls.boxd, ) to one another computer in my network to the port tcp 548. What does it do? I found that it is a part of sandbox technology of a OS X, but what is it more specifically? I found it in my launchctl list output:

com.apple.LaunchServices.lsboxd

Answer 1

lsboxd is part of the OS X Sandbox.

It allows communication between sandboxed applications.

lsboxd is in the Launch Services API. It is the Launch Services Sandbox Daemon, which governs what apps can launch apps in the OS X sandbox. You can peruse the App Sandbox Guide for more information about sandboxing.

PDF: App Sandbox Design Guide

Answer 2

Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Calendars and uncheck the box next to the lsboxd

Why this part of XCode needs access to your Calendar, is a different story.

Answer 3

Isboxd behaves as spyware, because it is spyware. The fact that it is part of OS X does not "explain" or justify its spyware function. It snoops for more PERSONAL info about you, the MAC user - nothing new, I hope...