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SYS/background_services.py

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ from __future__ import annotations
 import os
 import sys
 import subprocess
+import atexit
 from pathlib import Path
 from typing import Optional
 
@@ -12,6 +13,11 @@ from SYS.logger import debug, log
 _zt_server_proc: Optional[subprocess.Popen] = None
 _zt_server_last_config: Optional[str] = None
 
+# We no longer use atexit here because explicit lifecycle management 
+# is preferred in TUI/REPL, and background servers use a monitor thread 
+# to shut down when the parent dies. 
+# atexit.register(lambda: stop_zerotier_server())
+
 def ensure_zerotier_server_running() -> None:
     """Check config and ensure the ZeroTier storage server is running if needed."""
     global _zt_server_proc, _zt_server_last_config
@@ -92,7 +98,8 @@ def ensure_zerotier_server_running() -> None:
 
     cmd = [python_exe, str(server_script), 
            "--storage-path", str(storage_path), 
-           "--port", str(port)]
+           "--port", str(port),
+           "--monitor"]
     if api_key:
         cmd += ["--api-key", str(api_key)]