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tools.func Functions Reference

Complete alphabetical reference of all functions in tools.func with parameters, usage, and examples.

Function Index

Package Management

• pkg_install() - Install packages safely with retry
• pkg_update() - Update package lists with retry
• pkg_remove() - Remove packages cleanly

Repository Management

• setup_deb822_repo() - Add repository in modern deb822 format
• cleanup_repo_metadata() - Clean GPG keys and old repositories
• check_repository() - Verify repository accessibility

Tool Installation Functions (30+)

Programming Languages:

• setup_nodejs(VERSION) - Install Node.js and npm
• setup_php(VERSION) - Install PHP-FPM and CLI
• setup_python(VERSION) - Install Python 3 with pip
• setup_ruby(VERSION) - Install Ruby with gem
• setup_golang(VERSION) - Install Go programming language

Databases:

• setup_mariadb() - Install MariaDB server (distro packages by default)
• setup_postgresql(VERSION) - Install PostgreSQL
• setup_mongodb(VERSION) - Install MongoDB
• setup_redis(VERSION) - Install Redis cache

Web Servers:

• setup_nginx() - Install Nginx
• setup_apache() - Install Apache HTTP Server
• setup_caddy() - Install Caddy
• setup_traefik() - Install Traefik proxy

Containers:

• setup_docker() - Install Docker
• setup_podman() - Install Podman

Development:

• setup_git() - Install Git
• setup_docker_compose() - Install Docker Compose
• setup_composer() - Install PHP Composer
• setup_build_tools() - Install build-essential

Monitoring:

• setup_grafana() - Install Grafana
• setup_prometheus() - Install Prometheus
• setup_telegraf() - Install Telegraf

System:

• setup_wireguard() - Install WireGuard VPN
• setup_netdata() - Install Netdata monitoring
• setup_tailscale() - Install Tailscale
• (+ more...)

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Core Functions

pkg_install()

Install one or more packages safely with automatic retry logic and error handling.

Signature:

pkg_install PACKAGE1 [PACKAGE2 ...]

Parameters:

• PACKAGE1, PACKAGE2, ... - Package names to install

Returns:

• 0 - All packages installed successfully
• 1 - Installation failed after retries

Environment Variables:

• $STD - Output suppression (silent or empty)

Example:

pkg_install curl wget git

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pkg_update()

Update package lists with automatic retry logic for network failures.

Signature:

pkg_update

Parameters: None

Returns:

• 0 - Package lists updated
• 1 - Failed after 3 retries

Example:

pkg_update

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pkg_remove()

Remove packages completely including dependencies.

Signature:

pkg_remove PACKAGE1 [PACKAGE2 ...]

Parameters:

• PACKAGE1, PACKAGE2, ... - Package names to remove

Returns:

• 0 - Packages removed
• 1 - Removal failed

Example:

pkg_remove old-package outdated-tool

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setup_deb822_repo()

Add repository in modern deb822 format (recommended over legacy format).

Signature:

setup_deb822_repo REPO_URL NAME DIST MAIN_URL RELEASE

Parameters:

• REPO_URL - URL to GPG key (e.g., https://example.com/key.gpg)
• NAME - Repository name (e.g., "nodejs")
• DIST - Distribution (jammy, bookworm, etc.)
• MAIN_URL - Main repository URL
• RELEASE - Release type (main, testing, etc.)

Returns:

• 0 - Repository added successfully
• 1 - Repository setup failed

Example:

setup_deb822_repo \
  "https://deb.nodesource.com/gpgkey/nodesource.gpg.key" \
  "nodejs" \
  "jammy" \
  "https://deb.nodesource.com/node_20.x" \
  "main"

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cleanup_repo_metadata()

Clean up GPG keys and old repository configurations.

Signature:

cleanup_repo_metadata

Parameters: None

Returns:

• 0 - Cleanup complete

Example:

cleanup_repo_metadata

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Tool Installation Functions

setup_nodejs(VERSION)

Install Node.js and npm from official repositories.

Signature:

setup_nodejs VERSION

Parameters:

• VERSION - Node.js version (e.g., "20", "22", "lts")

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /opt/nodejs_version.txt - Version file

Example:

setup_nodejs "20"

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setup_php(VERSION)

Install PHP-FPM, CLI, and common extensions.

Signature:

setup_php VERSION

Parameters:

• VERSION - PHP version (e.g., "8.2", "8.3")

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /opt/php_version.txt - Version file

Example:

setup_php "8.3"

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setup_mariadb()

Install MariaDB server and client utilities.

Signature:

setup_mariadb                         # Uses distribution packages (recommended)
MARIADB_VERSION="11.4" setup_mariadb  # Uses official MariaDB repository

Variables:

• MARIADB_VERSION - (optional) Specific MariaDB version
  • Not set or "latest": Uses distribution packages (most reliable, avoids mirror issues)
  • Specific version (e.g., "11.4", "12.2"): Uses official MariaDB repository

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /opt/mariadb_version.txt - Version file

Example:

# Recommended: Use distribution packages (stable, no mirror issues)
setup_mariadb

# Specific version from official repository
MARIADB_VERSION="11.4" setup_mariadb

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setup_postgresql(VERSION)

Install PostgreSQL server and client utilities.

Signature:

setup_postgresql VERSION

Parameters:

• VERSION - PostgreSQL version (e.g., "14", "15", "16")

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /opt/postgresql_version.txt - Version file

Example:

setup_postgresql "16"

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setup_docker()

Install Docker and Docker CLI.

Signature:

setup_docker

Parameters: None

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /opt/docker_version.txt - Version file

Example:

setup_docker

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setup_composer()

Install PHP Composer (dependency manager).

Signature:

setup_composer

Parameters: None

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Creates:

• /usr/local/bin/composer - Composer executable

Example:

setup_composer

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setup_build_tools()

Install build-essential and development tools (gcc, make, etc.).

Signature:

setup_build_tools

Parameters: None

Returns:

• 0 - Installation successful
• 1 - Installation failed

Example:

setup_build_tools

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System Configuration

setting_up_container()

Display setup message and initialize container environment.

Signature:

setting_up_container

Example:

setting_up_container
# Output: ⏳ Setting up container...

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motd_ssh()

Configure SSH daemon and MOTD for container.

Signature:

motd_ssh

Example:

motd_ssh
# Configures SSH and creates MOTD

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customize()

Apply container customizations and final setup.

Signature:

customize

Example:

customize

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cleanup_lxc()

Final cleanup of temporary files and logs.

Signature:

cleanup_lxc

Example:

cleanup_lxc
# Removes temp files, finalizes installation

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Usage Patterns

Basic Installation Sequence

#!/usr/bin/env bash
source /dev/stdin <<<"$FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH"

pkg_update                    # Update package lists
setup_nodejs "20"             # Install Node.js
setup_mariadb                 # Install MariaDB (distribution packages)

# ... application installation ...

motd_ssh                      # Setup SSH/MOTD
customize                     # Apply customizations
cleanup_lxc                   # Final cleanup

Tool Chain Installation

#!/usr/bin/env bash
source /dev/stdin <<<"$FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH"

# Install full web stack
pkg_update
setup_nginx
setup_php "8.3"
setup_mariadb  # Uses distribution packages
setup_composer

With Repository Setup

#!/usr/bin/env bash
source /dev/stdin <<<"$FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH"

pkg_update

# Add Node.js repository
setup_deb822_repo \
  "https://deb.nodesource.com/gpgkey/nodesource.gpg.key" \
  "nodejs" \
  "jammy" \
  "https://deb.nodesource.com/node_20.x" \
  "main"

pkg_update
setup_nodejs "20"

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Last Updated: December 2025 Total Functions: 30+ Maintained by: community-scripts team