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recinit

Rootless initramfs builder for live and installed-system boot paths.

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Overview

recinit builds initramfs images without requiring root or external generator frameworks.

Command Purpose
build-tiny Build live/tiny initramfs (busybox-based)
build-install Build install initramfs (systemd-based)
modules Inspect module presets

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Usage

Command
bash 
recinit [OPTIONS] <COMMAND>
Build tiny/live initramfs 
recinit build-tiny --modules-dir /lib/modules/$(uname -r) --busybox /usr/bin/busybox --template templates/init_tiny.template --output initramfs.cpio.gz --iso-label LEVITATEOS --rootfs-path live/filesystem.erofs
Build install initramfs 
recinit build-install --rootfs /path/to/rootfs-staging --output initramfs-installed.img --modules install
List module presets 
recinit modules --list-presets

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Notes

  • Tiny/live: expects busybox + init template inputs
  • Install: expects staged rootfs and module set
  • Preset control: supports named presets plus custom comma-separated module lists

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See Also