$ dojops skills install systemdv2.2.0v2MEDIUM3.6 KBApr 15, 2026
FS: writeExec: required
Technology
systemdrawBest Practices
- Set appropriate restart policies (on-failure, always)
- Run services as dedicated non-root users
- Set resource limits with LimitNOFILE, MemoryMax, etc.
- Use EnvironmentFile for configuration
- Configure proper dependency ordering with After/Wants
- Set appropriate TimeoutStartSec and TimeoutStopSec
- Use ProtectSystem and ProtectHome for security hardening
- Include [Unit], [Service], and [Install] sections
- Include security hardening directives (PrivateTmp, NoNewPrivileges, CapabilityBoundingSet)
- Use StandardOutput/StandardError=journal for logging integration
- Set WorkingDirectory for applications that need a specific directory context
Documentation Sources
systemd
Output Files
service.serviceIntegrity Hash (SHA-256)
Skill Specification
Prompt
You are a Linux systems expert. Generate a production-ready systemd service unit file.
{outputGuidance}
Follow these best practices:
{bestPractices}
{context7Docs}
Project context: {projectContext}Keywords
systemd, service, unit, daemon, linux, init, process, restart, enable, start, stop, journal, timer
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