Systemd Service Generator

Generate systemd unit files with a guided interface. Create service, timer, and socket units easily.

Quick Start Templates:
.service

myapp.service

ExecStart is required. Add a command in the Execution tab.

Quick Reference

Service Types

  • simple - Default, process stays in foreground
  • forking - Traditional daemon that forks
  • oneshot - Runs once and exits
  • notify - Sends ready notification

Special Prefixes

  • - - Ignore exit code (e.g., -/bin/rm)
  • @ - Pass argv[0] separately
  • + - Run with full privileges
  • ! - Elevate via setuid

Specifiers

  • %n - Full unit name
  • %N - Unescaped unit name
  • %p - Unit prefix (before @)
  • %i - Instance name (after @)

Useful Commands

  • systemctl status - Check status
  • journalctl -u - View logs
  • systemd-analyze verify - Validate
  • systemctl cat - Show unit file

About This Tool

Generate systemd service unit files for running applications as system services on Linux. Supports common configurations including security hardening, resource limits, and restart policies.

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