https://github.com/petres/gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd

Gnome Shell Extension that allows to start and stop systemd services
https://github.com/petres/gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd

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Gnome Shell Extension that allows to start and stop systemd services

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/petres/gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd
• Owner: petres
• Created: 2016-01-31T02:57:04.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2021-02-04T00:46:42.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-01T12:33:44.109Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: gnome, gnome-shell-extension, systemd
• Language: JavaScript
• Size: 296 KB
• Stars: 77
• Watchers: 8
• Forks: 18
• Open Issues: 19
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

        
# Services Systemd

## About

Services Systemd is a [Gnome](https://www.gnome.org/) Shell Extension which

allows to start and stop systemd services via a menu in the status area in the

main menu panel. As there exists all a lot of irrelevant systemd services - in

the sense of being displayed in this menu - the user can preselect which

services should be shown in the preference dialog of the extension.

![Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/petres/gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd/master/img/services-systemd.png)

## Install

### Gnome Shell Extensions Page

The easiest way to install this extension is via the official [Gnome Shell Extensions](https://extensions.gnome.org) resource page: https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1034/services-systemd/

### Arch Linux

For Arch Linux the AUR package [gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd-git](https://aur4.archlinux.org/packages/gnome-shell-extension-services-systemd-git/) is provided.

## Authorization

Done via a password prompt from the command `pkexec` of the polkit package.

This command usually pops up a graphical password prompt.

### Without Password Prompt

#### Using pkexec (default)

In the recent versions of this extension the authorization is done by `pkexec`

(before via `gksu`). Therefore if you would like to be able to start systemd

services without getting prompted for a password, you will have to configure a

polkit policy. The policy file [org.freedesktop.policykit.pkexec.systemctl.policy](org.freedesktop.policykit.pkexec.systemctl.policy)

would allow the execution of `systemctl [start|stop]` without a password

confirmation. Simple copy the file in your polkit policy folder (usually:

`/usr/share/polkit-1/actions`).

#### Using systemctl

You can also choose to use `systemctl` natively and bypass a password prompt.

To do this, add the policy file

[10-service_status.rules](10-service_status.rules) to `/etc/polkit-1/rules.d`.

Feel free to change the `wheel` group noted in the file to any other group that

you see fit.

## Future

**Planned additional functionality:**

* Separators/Groups

* Adjustable systemd folders

* Other services

## Credits

Some parts have been taken from the gnome extension [Services](https://github.com/hjr265/gnome-shell-extension-services).

## License

[GPLv3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html)