console-conf

console-conf is an open-source system tool for Linux that provides the device onboarding experience for Ubuntu Core systems. It is intended for users who need to prepare a Core device during its initial setup. The tool supports configuring the device’s network and assuming ownership of the system.

Starting with Ubuntu Core 24, console-conf is provided as a separate snap rather than as part of the base system. It can be installed when required, or added to a device model when the device configuration calls for it. This separation lets console-conf be included specifically where it is needed during Ubuntu Core deployment.

As a System Tools entry, console-conf fits the Linux platform by handling foundational device setup tasks rather than serving as a general desktop application. Its focus is the transition from an unconfigured Ubuntu Core system to one with network settings and an assigned owner. Further instructions for using it with Ubuntu Core are available in the Ubuntu Core documentation at https://ubuntu.com/core/docs.

MirrorNest distributes the official build directly from its own storage. Before publishing, MirrorNest scans the mirrored file for malware. This gives Linux users a catalog entry for obtaining console-conf while preserving the package’s open-source licensing and its relationship to the official Ubuntu Core software.