Socket activation via Unix Domain Sockets

[Ericson2314]

It looks like:

1. add systemd support #6675 adds support for socket activation via tcp
2. daemon: support unix domain sockets for the API/gateway #6678 adds support unix domain sockets

But there is no support for socket activation via unix domain sockets. I would like this. Is this something people would be interested in adding?

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[Stebalien]

This already works. Just add ListenStream=/path/to/my.socket to your systemd socket unit.

[Ericson2314]

@Stebalien awesome! Do I need to specify the path anywhere else (e.g. with ipfs config), is the new line in socket unit sufficient?

[Stebalien]

You don't need to specify anything in your config unless you want to. If you do specify the socket in your config, go-ipfs will listen on that socket even when the systemd socket unit is disabled but that's not necessary.

[Ericson2314]

Alright, thanks so much!!