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daemon-build

Automate the build, deployment, and restart of the AutomateLinux daemon.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#deployment#build#linux#cmake#systemd#daemon
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yanivprusman/automateLinux --skill daemon-build
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: daemon-build
Source: https://github.com/yanivprusman/automateLinux/tree/main/.agent/skills/daemon-build
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yanivprusman/automateLinux --skill daemon-build

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The daemon build and deployment process for AutomateLinux is complex and error-prone; this skill provides a repeatable workflow to stop the daemon, prepare the runtime environment, build via cmake, deploy the binary, and refresh the systemd service.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Build: Cleanly rebuild the daemon from source using the build script.
  • Safe Deployment: Copy and replace the daemon binary in the root daemon directory and reload systemd.
  • Service Lifecycle: Stop, deploy, reload, and restart the daemon as part of a single streamlined workflow.
  • Use Case: After code changes to daemon sources, run this skill to ensure a fresh binary is built, installed, and the daemon is restarted without manual steps.

Quick Start

In any terminal, run the bd function to trigger a full rebuild, deployment, and restart of the automatelinux daemon.

Frequently Asked Questions about daemon-build

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a cmake build and systemd service restart for a Linux daemon?▼

Automating a cmake build and systemd restart involves stopping the daemon, cleanly rebuilding from source, deploying the binary, and refreshing the service. This workflow ensures a fresh binary is installed and restarted without manual intervention.

What is the best way to deploy a Linux daemon binary after compiling from source?▼

The best way to deploy a Linux daemon binary is to stop the running service, replace the binary in the root daemon directory, and reload systemd. This ensures safe deployment and proper service lifecycle management.

Do I need sudo permissions to deploy and reload a systemd daemon?▼

Yes, you need sudo permissions to deploy and reload a systemd daemon because the workflow requires elevated permissions to stop services, prepare runtime sockets, copy binaries to system directories, and execute service reloads.

How does systemd integration work when rebuilding and restarting a daemon?▼

Systemd integration works by stopping the daemon, replacing the compiled binary, and triggering a service reload to restart the daemon. This manages the service lifecycle and prepares the runtime environment within a single streamlined process.

Can I use this automated deployment workflow for any cmake-based Linux daemon?▼

This workflow applies specifically to AutomateLinux daemon development where changes require a clean rebuild, socket preparation, and systemd integration. It targets cmake-based builds and deployment steps for that specific environment.

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