Features & Utilities
Beyond application installation and system setup, Linutil includes categories for security hardening, gaming, and a wide range of system utilities.
Security
Apply firewall baselines to protect your Linux system. Based on CTT’s recommended security rules — for more detail see christitus.com/linux-security-mistakes.
UFW Firewall Baselines
UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly frontend for iptables. This script:
- Installs UFW if not present
- Applies CTT’s recommended baseline rules for IPv4 and IPv6
- Enables the firewall
# Check UFW status after running the script
sudo ufw status verboseFirewallD Baselines
An alternative to UFW, FirewallD is the default firewall manager on Fedora and RHEL-based systems. This script configures FirewallD with CTT’s recommended rules.
Gaming
Gaming Dependencies
Installs the libraries and tools needed to run games on Linux across different distributions (Steam, Wine, DXVK, Vulkan drivers, etc.).
Emulators
| Emulator | Console |
|---|---|
| RetroArch | Multi-system frontend |
| Dolphin | GameCube / Wii |
| PCSX2 | PlayStation 2 |
| RPCS3 | PlayStation 3 |
| Ryujinx | Nintendo Switch |
| mGBA | Game Boy Advance |
| MelonDS | Nintendo DS / DSi |
| bsnes / snes9x | Super Nintendo |
| Mupen64Plus / Gopher64 | Nintendo 64 |
| Flycast | Sega Dreamcast |
| Kronos | Sega Saturn |
| XEMU | Original Xbox |
| Blastem | Sega Genesis |
Note
No game ROMs or BIOS files are included. You must supply your own legally obtained files.
Game-Specific Configs
- Diablo II Resurrected — Loot Filter: Highlights high-value drops for Battle.net and single player
- Fallout 76 — INI & Mods: Performance and stability improvements
- Arc Raiders — Match Optimizations: Shorter transition videos and optimized config for VRR
Utilities
Monitor Control
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto Detect Displays | Detect and apply recommended monitor config |
| Set Resolution | Change the resolution of a connected monitor |
| Set Brightness | Adjust monitor brightness |
| Change Orientation | Rotate a monitor |
| Scale Monitors | Change display scaling |
| Set Primary Monitor | Designate the primary display |
| Extend Displays | Extend across multiple monitors |
| Duplicate Displays | Mirror displays |
| Disable / Enable Monitor | Toggle a monitor on or off |
| Manage Arrangement | Set the physical arrangement of monitors |
| Reset Scaling | Revert scaling to default |
Printers
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| CUPS | Install the CUPS printing system |
| Epson Drivers | Install Epson printer drivers |
| HP Drivers | Install HP printer drivers |
System Utilities
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Manager | Manage Bluetooth devices |
| WiFi Manager | Manage wireless connections |
| Service Manager | Enable, disable, and manage systemd services |
| Numlock on Startup | Enable Num Lock at boot |
| Auto Mount Drive | Automate mounting a drive at startup |
| Ollama | Manage Ollama (local AI model runner) |
| US Locale Setup | Fix US UTF-8 locale and folder listings |