Fix issue with rsteye installation on ubuntu

[Agent-Hellboy]

Jun 08 21:30:59 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: rsteye.service: Scheduled restart job, restart counter is at 3.
Jun 08 21:30:59 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: Stopped RstEye Service.
Jun 08 21:30:59 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: Started RstEye Service.
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]: Traceback (most recent call last):
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]:   File "app.py", line 88, in <module>
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]:   File "app.py", line 31, in __init__
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]:   File "tkinter/__init__.py", line 2270, in __init__
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]: _tkinter.TclError: couldn't connect to display ":0"
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan RstEyeApp[2112]: [2112] Failed to execute script 'app' due to unhandled exception!
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: rsteye.service: Main process exited, code=exited, status=1/FAILURE
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: rsteye.service: Failed with result 'exit-code'.
Jun 08 21:31:00 TWI-proshan systemd[1]: rsteye.service: Scheduled restart job, restart counter is at 4.

[Agent-Hellboy]

The error was because systemd does'ty have access to graphic interface

we need to use the service at user level it doesn't have access to any DISPLAY system

@coderabbitai what do you think?

[coderabbitai[bot]]

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@Agent-Hellboy, your analysis is spot-on. Running the service at the user level is a good solution to ensure that systemd has access to the necessary DISPLAY environment for GUI operations with Tkinter. This approach allows the service to inherit the user's environment settings, which includes the DISPLAY variable, crucial for GUI applications.

If you haven't already, you might want to ensure that the service is configured correctly to run at this level. Typically, this involves setting the service type to simple or forking and ensuring that the User and Environment directives in the systemd service file are properly set to match the user environment under which the GUI should operate.

Let me know if you need further assistance with the configuration or any other details!

[Agent-Hellboy]

@coderabbitai I have added a PR #16 for this issue , please review it in this context and post your summary here.

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@Agent-Hellboy, I've reviewed the changes made in PR #16, specifically the rsteye/config/rsteye.service file. Here's a summary of the key configurations:

1. Unit Configuration:

   • The service is set to start after the graphical session, which is crucial for ensuring that the DISPLAY environment is ready when the service starts.

2. Service Configuration:

   • The service type is set to simple, which is appropriate for services that only need to run one main process.
   • ExecStart points to the executable path of RstEyeApp, ensuring the application is the primary process.
   • EnvironmentFile is set to load environment variables from %h/.config/rsteye.env, which should include the DISPLAY variable necessary for Tkinter operations.
   • The service is configured to restart on failure, which helps in maintaining the service's availability in case of unexpected crashes.

3. Install Configuration:

   • The service is configured to be wanted by default.target, which makes it part of the default runlevel targets, ensuring it starts during boot-up under normal conditions.

These changes align well with the need to run the service at the user level with access to the graphical interface. This setup should address the issue of systemd not having access to the graphical interface, as discussed. If the .config/rsteye.env file correctly sets up the DISPLAY variable, the application should function correctly under systemd's management.

Let me know if there's anything specific you would like to adjust or further details you need!

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[coderabbitai[bot]]

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@Agent-Hellboy, I have reviewed the changes in PR #16, specifically focusing on the rsteye.service systemd service file. Here's a summary of the key points:

1. Service Configuration:

   • Type: The service is set to Type=simple, which is suitable for services that do not fork. This setting means the service is considered fully up when the startup process finishes, which is appropriate for most straightforward applications.
   • ExecStart: Points to /usr/bin/RstEyeApp. This directive specifies the command that will be executed when the service starts.
   • Restart: Configured to on-failure, which helps in automatically restarting the service if it fails. This is a good practice for maintaining service availability, especially in a production environment.

2. Unit Configuration:

   • Description: Provides a brief description of the service.
   • After: Ensures that the service starts after the network is available, which is crucial if the application requires network access.

3. Install Configuration:

   • WantedBy: This makes the service wanted by the multi-user.target, ensuring it gets started at boot under normal conditions.

Observations:

• The service file does not explicitly set the User directive, which means it runs as the default user under which the systemd process is running, typically root. To run the service at the user level, as discussed, you might need to add a User=<username> directive to specify the user.
• There is no explicit setting for the Environment or EnvironmentFile directive to manage environment variables like DISPLAY for GUI applications. If the application requires specific environment settings, these directives might be necessary.

Recommendations:

• If the application needs to run under a specific user or requires specific environment variables, consider adding the User and Environment directives to the service file.
• Ensure that any dependencies, especially those related to the GUI (like DISPLAY), are correctly handled either through the service configuration or the application itself.

Let me know if you need further details or assistance with configuring these aspects!

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