Lovin' Linux Rescue!

This script I developed to help save a corrupt install of EndeavourOS that would not start up.
It can be used from a live session (USB or CD) or as I did, from one of my installs that did start up.

Some of the built-in tools include:

• Root terminal in chroot
• Filesystem check and repair
• Check all filesystems on disk (if not mounted)
• Export list of installed packages (for reinstall on new system)
• Refresh mirror list if OS is arch based
• Install available updates
• Reinstall all curerntly installed packages
• Reinstall GRUB (EUFI)
• Rebuild initramfs and regenerate GRUB config

Features that are coming in the future:

• Backup and export of /home directory on chrooted system
• Chroot into multiple systems at once (great for system admins)
• Considering file recovery tools to try to save pictures, documents, etc if the file system is corrupted.

Download: rescue.sh Last updated: 10/4/25 12:00 PM
As with all software or scripts that you didn't write yourself, "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!"
After downlaoding, open the script and set your own variables. They are marked for clarity. Save and run.

** I'll never intentionally write or share anything malicious. **

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Selecting the root partition (click for larger view)

Selecting the task to complete (click for larger view)