[Test] Ensure Ubuntu (Unix) Compatibility for Contributors

[shahnami]

We need to verify that the service works seamlessly on Ubuntu (or similar Unix environments), specifically from a contributor experience perspective. Most of the current development has been done on macOS, and we want to ensure:

• The project compiles successfully on Ubuntu.
• Developer tooling such as pre-commit hooks, OpenSSL/Cargo dependencies, and other system-level requirements behave as expected.

This helps avoid friction for new contributors (especially Linux users) when raising PRs or running development workflows locally.

What to Test:

• Clone the repository on a clean Ubuntu machine;
• Run cargo build and ensure there are no OpenSSL or toolchain-related issues;
• Install and run pre-commit hooks;
• Validate whether any pre-commit hooks fail unexpectedly (e.g. line endings, formatters, etc);
• Check for any missing dependencies (e.g. libssl-dev, pkg-config) that should be added to README.md or a setup script.

Suggested Fixes

• Update the documentation (CONTRIBUTING.md or README.md) with required setup steps.
• Create a .sh or .md file listing all Ubuntu-specific setup instructions.
• Consider adjusting the pre-commit config or adding OS-specific guidance.

[BeckettFrey]

I’d love to take this on! I have experience working with VMs, so setting up a clean Ubuntu environment and verifying the build/tooling feels like a great fit. I’ll check compilation, pre-commit hooks, and system dependencies, and update the docs with any missing steps. Please assign me so I can get started.

[shahnami]

Thanks @BeckettFrey! All yours 🙂