Genie is a lightweight systemd runtime environment for WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux). It enables full support for systemd within WSL-based distributions like Ubuntu, allowing users to run Linux services, daemons, and tools that require a proper init system.

Features of Genie:

• Provides full systemd support inside WSL2 environments.
• Enables services and daemons that rely on systemd to function properly.
• Streamlines development and testing of Linux-based apps on Windows.
• Integrates smoothly with WSL2 distributions like Ubuntu and Debian.
• Open-source, actively maintained, and community-driven.

Installation Instructions:

genie --version
  

Disclaimer: Genie is an open-source project developed to enhance systemd compatibility within WSL2 environments. This listing is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft or the WSL project. The software is provided “as is” without warranties or guarantees. Users are responsible for compliance with all applicable licenses and regulations.