openrc support in init-system-helpers

[lorenzo]

Hi Matthias,

On Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:44:04 +0200
Matthias Geiger <werdahias at riseup.net> wrote:

for some reason, likely an issue on my side, I'm receiving this only
today..

> Hi all,
> 
> while I am still waiting on upstream to release 0.64 so the policy 
> decision can move forward, I had a look at the remaining bits to be 
> implemented. To autostart services on package installation, we need 
> debhelper support, essential dh_installinit. However, that in turn 
> requires init-system-helper support.

IMHO this is not trivial and there are several ways to accomplish it:
did you sort this out by yourself or you still need input?

Cheers,
Lorenzo



> .
> Am I correct in assuming that this is where I would abstract all
> checks, such as only starting a openrc service if we are truly
> running a openrc system? 
> 
> I think most functionality would be a thin wrapper over rc-service,
> so I do not see a huge benefit there, but apparently this has to be
> done this way?
> 
> One other issue I have the name. rc-service and openrc are already 
> taken; how would I name such a helper then?
> 
> Would be glad for some input and comments.
> 
> best,
>