oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/omicron

replace "virtual hardware" scripts with better tool(s)

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Description

This is one of the incremental steps identified in RFD 411. There's some design work to do here, but it is likely the outcome will be a Rust tool with more flexible configuration to support a variety of environments (such as helios PCs, standalone gimlets, racklettes, and more).

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Read RFD 411 and inspect the existing "virtual hardware" scripts first. Determine the design needed for a Rust tool with flexible configuration across helios PCs, standalone gimlets, racklettes, and other environments; done means the replacement approach supports those environments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
infrastructure, tooling
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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