Javactl - Controlling java daemons

Javactl is a work in progress command line utility that helps with the creation and management of java daemons

What is the goal of this project?

Java lacks ways to integrate as a service like other linux native applications, our goal is to provide an easy and manageable way to integrate a service or server written in java as a daemon.

How does it work?

Javactl creates a custom systemd service file and socket for your java daemon, for special applications that may still need user input you can "connect" to a running daemon, and you will gain access to an interactive console allowing you to send user input to the application without the need of a screen.

Installing

TODO

Basic usage

Running javactl without any argument will perform a basic environment check to see if it's compatible with your system. Running javactl --help will provide detailed information about how to use javactl.

Todo list

• Improve javactl connect virtual terminal.
• A way to list all java daemons.
• javactl install to allow the installation of java programs that provides metadata about how it should be installed.
• Better error messages and handling.
• Wrapper for common systemctl commands.
• Better root detection.
• Support for colors on javactl connect.
• Custom ppa and native image for release.
• Clean up before full release.