Nitro: A Minimalist Init System and Process Supervisor for Linux and NetBSD
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Summary
Nitro is a lightweight init system and process supervisor designed for Linux and NetBSD systems. It operates as a minimal alternative to traditional init systems, configured through a directory of scripts (default /etc/nitro) where each service directory can contain setup and run scripts. The system emphasizes simplicity, flexibility, and small footprint while providing essential process supervision capabilities.
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nitro is configured by a directory of scripts, defaulting to /etc/nitro (or the first command line argument)
Every directory inside /etc/nitro (or your custom service directory) can contain several files
setup, an optional executable file that is run before the service starts. It must exit with status 0 to continue
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