root_boot

A CLI tool that allows you to restart your PC and then auto-boot into a selected device.

Installation

Automated Installation

crates.io

cargo install root_boot

Note: You need Rust 1.70+

GitHub

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/execRooted/root_boot.git
cd root_boot

2. Run the installer:

sudo ./install.sh

The installer will automatically:

• Install Rust if not present

• Install it system-wide to /usr/local/bin/root_boot

Uninstallation

cd root_boot
sudo ./uninstall.sh

Usage

Basic Usage

# Run root_boot (will automatically request sudo if needed)
root_boot

The program will:

1. Check for required privileges;
2. Detect all bootable devices on your system;
3. Display them with model names and sizes;
4. Allow you to select a device by number;
5. Set the selected device as the boot device;
6. Reboot the system into that selected device;

Device Selection

• Devices are displayed as: Model Size (Path)
• Enter the number corresponding to your desired boot device
• Enter 0 to exit the program

Requirements

• Linux: Root privileges (automatically requested)

• Windows: Administrator privileges (automatically requested)

• Electricity: ...well you kinda need that

Made by execRooted