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Systemd Unit Generator
Generate systemd .service and .timer unit files interactively. Configure service type, restart policy, user/group, environment, security hardening (PrivateTmp, ProtectSystem, NoNewPrivileges), and timer schedules. Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.
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Published May 30, 2026
All interactive tools run entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
How It Works
Fill in service configuration fields and the tool generates a complete systemd unit file. For timers, it generates both the .service and .timer files together.
Features
- Service + Timer: generate
.servicefiles or.timer+.servicepairs - 6 service types: simple, exec, forking, oneshot, notify, idle
- 7 restart policies: no, on-success, on-failure, on-abnormal, on-watchdog, on-abort, always
- Security hardening: PrivateTmp, ProtectSystem=strict, ProtectHome, NoNewPrivileges toggles
- Full configuration: ExecStart/Pre/Post, ExecStop, WorkingDirectory, User, Group, Environment, EnvironmentFile, LimitNOFILE
- Timer options: OnCalendar, OnBootSec, OnUnitActiveSec, Persistent, AccuracySec
- 5 examples: web server, background worker, backup timer, Docker container, hardened service
- Private: runs entirely in the browser — no data transmitted
Use Cases
- Creating systemd service files for Node.js/Python/Go applications
- Setting up scheduled tasks with systemd timers (replacing cron)
- Hardening service configurations with security directives
- Learning systemd unit file syntax and best practices