systemd-autostart

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Auto-start ROS 2 with systemd on boot

Authorwimblerobotics
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Auto-start ROS 2 with systemd. Use when creating service files for robot boot, managing dependencies, or viewing logs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Service units: Define and manage systemd service files to bring ROS 2 up automatically at boot.
  • Multi-service architecture: Orchestrate hardware, navigation, and perception services with clear startup order and fault isolation.
  • Graceful shutdown & recovery: Support clean shutdowns and restart policies to enhance reliability.
  • Environment management: Use environment files to centralize ROS_DOMAIN_ID, RMW, and log paths for consistent behavior.
  • Debugging & maintenance: Pre-start checks, status monitoring, and logging guidance to troubleshoot boot issues.

Quick Start

Create and enable a systemd service to automatically start ROS 2 on boot.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

💻 Claude Code Installation

Recommended: Let Claude install automatically. Simply copy and paste the text below to Claude Code.

Please help me install this Skill:
Name: systemd-autostart
Download link: https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills/archive/main.zip#systemd-autostart

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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