efibootmgr

Spec sheet

Purpose

efibootmgr is a Linux user-space application for modifying the Intel EFI Boot Manager.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Integrations

The documented interface is a command-line utility with options for EFI boot variables and devices; no external integrations are listed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Boot entries

It can create and delete boot entries and set entries active or inactive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Boot order

It can change the persistent boot order and set or delete the option for the next boot.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Network boot

It can create a network boot entry for a named interface, including a PXE entry.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Other controls

Its options include setting the boot manager timeout and appending binary arguments from a file or standard input.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Prerequisite

The efivarfs filesystem or legacy efivars kernel module must be loaded before use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support channel

The project directs bug reports, feature requests, and patches to the Red Hat bootloader team through its GitHub repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Typical users

The README describes use by OS installers and system administrators to create boot options or change boot order.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Boot Manager Software#17 of 297.4