A terminal UI for managing systemd services.
- Browse and filter all systemd services
- View service status, journal logs (live-streamed), and unit files
- Start, stop, and restart services with confirmation prompts
- Edit unit files in your
$EDITOR(falls back tonano) - Create new service unit files
- Draggable split pane between the service list and detail panel
sudo apt install pipx
pipx ensurepath
pipx install .
svc
Requires sudo access for managing services. If not running as root, svc will prompt for sudo credentials on startup.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
/ |
Focus search/filter |
Escape |
Toggle focus between filter and table |
F5 |
Refresh service list |
Ctrl+S |
Start service |
S |
Stop service |
R |
Restart service |
Ctrl+E |
Edit unit file ($EDITOR, default nano) |
N |
New service |
Q |
Quit |