cockpit-bridge

cockpit-bridge [options]

cockpit-bridge relays messages and commands between the Cockpit web front end and server-side system configuration tools. It serves as the communication layer that enables the browser-based interface to interact with system services like systemd, NetworkManager, and storage management.The bridge runs in the user's session and translates JSON-based Cockpit protocol messages into D-Bus calls, file operations, and process management actions. It enforces the permissions of the logged-in user, ensuring that the web interface cannot perform actions beyond what the user is authorized to do.This process is typically started automatically by cockpit-ws and is not intended to be run directly by users. The --packages option is useful for debugging to list all installed Cockpit UI packages.

--packages

List all available Cockpit packages

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/etc/cockpit/cockpit.conf

Main Cockpit configuration file controlling bridge behavior, allowed origins, and authentication settings.

Part of the Cockpit suite. Normally invoked automatically by cockpit-ws rather than directly by users. Requires proper Cockpit installation.

cockpit-ws(8), cockpit-tls(8)

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