Nixosoft Utility Boot
Debug a headless device from your phone
Utility Boot turns any PC into a device you can debug entirely from your phone. Boot it from a USB stick and you get a root terminal, a command runner, live logs and a full hardware report in your browser — no monitor or keyboard attached to the machine. There’s also a dongle mode that acts like a keyboard on a running system, so you don’t have to reboot at all. It even exposes a small interface so AI assistants can help drive the device.
Capabilities
Phone-driven debug appliance
A bootable USB turns any x86 PC into a device you control from your phone: a root terminal, a command runner and live logs.
Hardware report
A full scan of CPU, RAM, GPU and VRAM, storage health and thermals, scored per workload and exportable as a PDF.
Connects its own way
Creates its own Wi-Fi access point or joins your network, with QR codes to connect instantly.
No-reboot dongle mode
An ESP32 dongle acts like a keyboard on a running operating system, so you can work without rebooting.
Agent-ready
A built-in interface lets AI assistants help drive the device for you.
Use cases
Headless servers
Recover or inspect a machine with no monitor or keyboard attached.
Field repair
Carry a USB stick that turns any PC into a diagnostic console.
Live systems
Use dongle mode to work on a running OS without taking it down.