SystemdProzess

SystemdProzess is a modular extension to the systemd ecosystem that provides enhanced process lifecycle management and observability for Linux systems. It does not replace systemd but extends its capabilities by offering a process-centric view and additional control points that integrate with existing unit management.

The project introduces a plug-in architecture and a lightweight daemon that runs alongside systemd. It exposes a process API, enabling dynamic resource tuning, advanced event hooks for start and stop events, and richer telemetry such as per-process metrics and structured logs. It also improves failure handling through coordinated restart strategies and graceful shutdown.

Architecturally, SystemdProzess comprises a core daemon, a plug-in interface, and adapters for existing tooling. It maps systemd units to process entities, maintains process lifecycle state, and communicates with systemd over D-Bus and with plug-ins over a stable IPC channel. The design emphasizes compatibility, allowing standard unit files to function while enabling optional enhancements via annotations.

Usage and adoption: It targets Linux systems that already rely on systemd. It augments, rather than replaces, unit behavior and is intended for environments that require finer-grained process telemetry and dynamic resource management. Configuration is performed through unit annotations and a small set of plug-in load directives.

Development and licensing: SystemdProzess is maintained by an open-source community and released under a permissive license. Development emphasizes stability, security, and compatibility with major systemd versions. Security considerations include isolation between plug-ins and careful exposure of process data.

See also: systemd, cgroups, Linux process management, D-Bus, unit files, process telemetry.