systemd_lint

A tool to validate and analyze systemd configuration files (.service, .socket, etc.) for potential issues, misconfigurations, and optimizations.

Features

• Parse & Validate: Analyze .service files for syntax and logical errors.
• Linting: Offer best practice recommendations and checks for common mistakes.
• Optimization Suggestions: Highlight areas for reducing dependencies and improving security settings.

Installation

To use systemd_lint, you need to have Rust installed. If you don't have Rust, you can install it from rustup.rs.

Clone the repository and build the project:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/systemd_lint.git
cd systemd_lint
cargo build

Usage

To run systemd_lint on a systemd service file:

cargo run -- path/to/your/service/file.service

For Example:

cargo run -- example.service

This will parse the provided service file, apply linting checks, and suggest optimizations.

Examples

Warnings:

• ExecStart points to /bin/false, which may be incorrect.
• Running as root is not recommended. Consider using a non-privileged user.

Suggestions:

• Consider removing 'After=network.target' if not needed.
• Add 'ProtectSystem=full' for improved security.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License

Author

bensatlantik