Generate mkinitcpio initramfs creation logs with hooks, modules, and firmware warnings. Perfect for Arch Linux documentation and boot troubleshooting tutorials.
Press Ctrl + C to exit. Output is simulated for demo purposes only.
This module simulates initramfs build, hook sequence, and firmware warnings log events with realistic pacing.
It is designed for demos, log pipeline testing, and documentation where the real stack is unavailable.
All output is generated locally in the browser and is safe to run.
==> Building image from preset: /etc/mkinitcpio.d/linux.preset: 'default' -> Running build hook: [base] -> Running build hook: [block] ==> WARNING: Possibly missing firmware for module: ahci ==> Creating gzip-compressed initcpio image: /boot/initramfs-linux.img ==> Image generation successful
No. It is a simulator that prints log text only.
Yes. The CLI supports speed and repeat options, and the web page can be refreshed.
No. It does not install, update, or modify anything.
mkinitcpio builds initramfs images on Arch Linux. Its output shows build hooks, firmware warnings, and image creation.
This module mimics that output for documentation and testing without running mkinitcpio on a real system.
Popular questions and answers from Stack Overflow related to mkinitcpio.
Install the missing firmware package (often linux-firmware). For specific hardware, find the firmware package in AUR. The warning usually does not prevent booting unless you need that specific hardware.
Hooks add functionality to initramfs. Common hooks: base (essential), udev (device management), filesystems (fs support), keyboard (input). Order matters - udev should come before autodetect.
Run: sudo mkinitcpio -P to regenerate all presets. For specific kernel: mkinitcpio -p linux. For specific config: mkinitcpio -c /etc/mkinitcpio.conf -g /boot/initramfs-linux.img.
MODULES: specific kernel modules to always include (e.g., nvidia, ext4). HOOKS: scripts that add functionality and may include multiple modules. MODULES is manual, HOOKS is more automated.
Edit /etc/mkinitcpio.conf, add to MODULES array: MODULES=(module1 module2). Then run mkinitcpio -P. For hooks adding modules automatically, check hook documentation.
Boot from live USB, mount root partition, chroot in, check /etc/mkinitcpio.conf for errors, regenerate with mkinitcpio -P. Common issues: missing hooks, wrong filesystem module.
Supported: gzip (default), bzip2, lzma, xz, lzop, lz4, zstd. Set in mkinitcpio.conf: COMPRESSION="zstd". zstd offers good compression with fast decompression. lz4 is fastest.
Use FILES array: FILES=(/etc/modprobe.d/myconfig.conf). For directories/patterns, create a custom hook in /etc/initcpio/install/ that copies files.
Add break=premount or break=postmount to kernel cmdline for emergency shell. Use rd.debug for verbose output. Check journalctl -b for boot logs after successful boot.
autodetect scans your system and includes only needed modules, making initramfs smaller. Place after udev. Remove autodetect for generic/portable images that need all modules.
Popular video tutorials to learn more about mkinitcpio.
EF - Linux Made Simple
Understand mkinitcpio configuration during Arch Linux installation. Covers hooks, modules, and troubleshooting boot issues.
Watch on YouTubeLearn Linux TV
Deep dive into initramfs creation and customization. Learn how early userspace works and when to regenerate initramfs.
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