What is s6 FOR LINUX?

s6

s6 is an awesome open-source suite packed with command-line tools that help system administrators keep things running smoothly. It's especially handy for managing supervision tasks, particularly if you're using runit or daemontools.

What Does s6 Include?

This suite comes loaded with various command-line tools and libraries that make inter-process synchronization and notification a breeze. You can easily add it to any Linux distribution you like!

Supervision System Tools

The following tools for supervision are part of the package: s6-svscan, s6-svscanctl, s6-supervise, s6-svc, s6-svok, s6-svstat, and s6-svwait. These tools work together to help you monitor processes effectively.

Daemontools-Like Utilities

If you're familiar with daemontools, you'll find these utilities useful: s6-envdir, s6-envuidgid, s6-fghack, s6-log, and more! They come in handy for various tasks like environment setup and logging.

FIFO Directory Management Tools

Managing fifodirs? No problem! s6 provides you with tools like s6-mkfifodir, s6-cleanfifodir, s6-ftrig-notify, and others for handling notifications and subscriptions easily.

Libraries Included in s6

Along with all those great utilities, the suite also has libraries such as the ftrigw, ftrigr, and s6lock libraries. Plus, you get internal programs like s6-ftrigrd, s6lockd, and s6lockd-helper to enhance functionality even further!

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