Re: rcd(8) - new service manager daemon

On 14 Jun 2026, at 12:26, Baptiste Daroussin wrote:

> Migration path
>
> The plan for a smooth transition:
>
> - 1 (now): Commit rcd(8) and rcctl(8) to the tree.  Build by
>   default, but not activated.  Early adopters can test.
>
> - 2 (later): Commit init(8) changes to call rcd when present (falling
>   back to /etc/rc otherwise).  Provide a /etc/rc wrapper that invokes
>   rcd for systems that want to switch.
>
> - In the meantime: convert base system rc.d scripts to native
>   UCL unit files adding the norcd keywords to the rc.d so that they
>   are not read anymore by rcd(8).
>
> - Ultimately: rc.d -> unit files, at the pace each maintainer sees fit.
>   There is no deadline; rc.d scripts are supported as long as needed.

Can you update service(8) to do the right thing with this new tooling?

Gordon