sys

This script simplifies common systemctl interactions by providing shorter aliases for frequent commands and flags.

Installation

You can just add it to a directory in $PATH environment variable, $HOME/.local/bin/ is recommended

Usage

sys [options] [command] [args]

Options

• -h, --help Returns this message
• -u, --user Operate at user level
• -n, --now Apply immediately (with enable/disable)

Commands

• st, --st, --start Start service(s)
• rt, --rt, --restart Restart service(s)
• rd, --rd, --reload Reload service(s)
• sp, --sp, --stop Stop service(s)
• kl, --kl, --kill Kill service(s)
• ss, --ss, --status Status service(s)
• ee, --ee, --enable Enable service(s)
• de, --de, --disable Disable service(s)
• dr, --dr, --daemon-reload Daemon reload systemd

Examples

Start a system service:

sys st nginx

Enable a system service and start it immediately:

sys -n ee docker

Reload a user service:

sys -u rd pw-loudcompd

Daemon reload:

sys rd