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PartBoot Haxllo

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Use this command to install PartBoot:
winget install --id=Haxllo.PartBoot -e

PartBoot: Streamlining Multi-ISO Boot Management

Primary Purpose:
PartBoot is a disk-resident ISO boot manager designed to simplify the process of booting multiple Linux distributions from a single partition. It eliminates the need for dedicated USB drives by utilizing GRUB configuration, allowing users to manage various ISO images efficiently.

Key Features:

  1. Disk-Resident Management: Stores all necessary files on the disk, avoiding external hardware dependency.
  2. GRUB Configuration Automation: Automatically generates GRUB menu entries for easy access to each ISO image.
  3. Multi-ISO Support: Manages multiple ISOs from one partition, reducing clutter and simplifying workflows.
  4. Non-Destructive Operation: Operates without altering existing partitions or firmware boot entries, ensuring system integrity.
  5. Content Extraction and Profiling: Extracts Linux ISO contents and profiles them, facilitating easier management and customization.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers, testers, and IT professionals who frequently work with multiple Linux distributions. PartBoot offers streamlined workflows, reduces the need for additional hardware, and ensures non-destructive system changes, making it a valuable tool for those managing complex boot environments. It can be installed via winget, providing a seamless integration into your existing setup.

README

PartBoot

> A disk-resident ISO boot manager for UEFI systems. Boot Linux ISOs from a local partition instead of creating USB drives for each image.

Crates.io GitHub release Rust version License

> [!WARNING] > PartBoot is early-stage software. Test it on a disposable partition first. Do not point it at a partition containing personal data, an installed operating system, or recovery media.

Features

  • Interactive setup — guided workflow that scans partitions, imports ISOs, extracts boot files, generates a GRUB menu, and stages EFI binaries
  • Multi-distro support — Ubuntu, Debian, Kali, Arch, Fedora, CachyOS, Omarchy, and other GRUB-compatible live images
  • GRUB menu generation — automatic boot profiles per ISO with optional diagnostics entry
  • EFI staging — staged install with --dry-run and --force safeguards
  • Boot entry management — create, list, remove, and restore UEFI firmware boot entries with BCD backup and rollback
  • Health checks — built-in doctor command validates the entire installation
  • JSON output — machine-readable output for scripting and automation

System Requirements

  • Windows with UEFI firmware
  • 7-Zip (for ISO extraction)
  • A separate NTFS test partition (16–64 GB recommended)
  • Secure Boot disabled (or provide your own trusted EFI signing flow)

Installation

WinGet

winget install --id Haxllo.PartBoot --exact

Cargo

cargo install partboot

GitHub Releases

Download partboot.exe from the Releases page.

Quick Start

Run the interactive wizard:

partboot
Versions
0.3.1
0.3.0
0.2.3
0.2.2
0.1.3
Website
github.com
License
Last updated
5/18/2026
Download latest version

The wizard will:

  1. Detect NTFS and FAT32 partitions
  2. Guide you through root and ESP selection
  3. Import ISO files into the PartBoot directory
  4. Extract boot files from supported Linux ISOs
  5. Generate a GRUB boot menu
  6. Stage EFI binaries
  7. Offer to create a persistent UEFI boot entry

After reviewing the generated files, install them to an EFI System Partition:

partboot esp --root H:\partboot --esp S:\ --force
partboot fallback --root H:\partboot --esp S:\ --force

Reboot and select the PartBoot entry from the firmware boot menu.

Commands

Core

CommandDescription
partbootStart the interactive guided workflow
partboot init --root Initialize a PartBoot root directory
partboot scan --root Discover ISO images
partboot extract --root --iso Extract boot files from an ISO
partboot menu --root --uuid Generate GRUB configuration
partboot stage --root --grub-x64 Stage EFI binaries
partboot esp --root --esp --forceInstall EFI files to the ESP
partboot doctor --root [--esp ]Run health checks
partboot boot --esp Show manual boot instructions

Boot Entry Management

CommandDescription
partboot entry listList firmware boot entries
partboot entry create --esp --label --root Create a UEFI boot entry
partboot entry remove --id Remove a firmware boot entry
partboot entry restore --backup Restore a BCD backup

Common Flags

FlagDescription
--jsonMachine-readable output
--dry-runValidate inputs without making changes
--skip-entrySkip firmware boot entry creation
--diagnosticsAdd a diagnostics entry to the GRUB menu
-h, --helpDisplay help
-V, --versionDisplay version

> [!TIP] > Get per-command help with partboot --help or partboot entry --help.

Scripted Workflow

For non-interactive use, provide all parameters to start:

partboot start `
  --root H:\partboot `
  --esp S:\ `
  --partition-uuid 9412B8E612B8CF0C `
  --partition-label PARTBOOT `
  --include-diagnostics `
  --json

Directory Layout

PartBoot creates this structure under the selected root:

H:\partboot
  isos\        ISO images
  cache\       cached EFI binaries
  extracted\   extracted boot files
  profiles\    per-ISO boot profiles
  efi\         staged EFI files
  generated\   generated GRUB configuration

Building from Source

Source builds are only needed when you want to modify PartBoot or test an unreleased change.

Prerequisites

  • Rust 1.95 or newer
  • Git
  • Microsoft C++ Build Tools or Visual Studio with the C++ workload (MSVC toolchain)
  • 7-Zip for ISO extraction and tests

Build

cargo build --release

The binary is at target\release\partboot.exe.

Test and Lint

cargo test
cargo fmt --check
cargo clippy --all-targets -- -D warnings

If using the x86_64-pc-windows-gnu toolchain, ensure dlltool.exe is on PATH (e.g., C:\msys64\ucrt64\bin).

Known Limitations

  • Windows ISOs are detected but not yet bootable
  • Secure Boot must be disabled unless you provide your own signing flow
  • Extracted-first boot profiles are planned but not active for all distros

See Future Work for the full list of planned improvements.

Documentation

  • Usage Guide — supported ISO families, partition guidance, troubleshooting
  • Developer Guide — build, test, release, and implementation notes
  • GRUB Strategy — EFI and GRUB architecture notes
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