void-linux / void-linux/void-mklive

Add guided installation option for LUKS/dm-crypt full-disk encryption

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Description

Please add an option to the installer to perform a full-disk encryption setup, e.g. according to https://docs.voidlinux.org/installation/guides/fde.html

For reference, arch has a similar option with archinstall

Contributor guide

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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

No file or test is named; start by locating the installer entry point in void-mklive. Use the Void Linux FDE guide and archinstall as references, and consider the work complete when the installer offers a guided LUKS/dm-crypt full-disk encryption setup.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux, shell
Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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