canonical / canonical/multipass

RFC: Add a `multipass rescue` command to deal with unbootable instances

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Description

Every once in a while an instance becomes unbootable and it becomes difficult to do anything with it.

Multipass could help with that situation and provide a "recovery" mode where the image of a broken instance would be attached to a fresh instance and allow for introspection / data recovery.

Another option could be guidance on how to access the graphical console of a VM, perhaps even opening for the user where possible.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by examining how Multipass commands manage instances and how broken instance images or graphical consoles are currently exposed; done means the recovery approach is agreed and the proposed `multipass rescue` workflow is implemented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli, infrastructure
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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