Filesystem
Each host has a virtual Unix-like filesystem. Exploring filesystems is key to finding lore, completing missions, and dungeon success.
Directory Structure
Standard Unix directories you'll encounter:
/ ├── bin/ # Binary executables ├── etc/ # System configuration │ ├── hostname │ ├── passwd │ └── shadow ├── home/ # User directories ├── root/ # Root user home ├── var/ # Variable data │ └── log/ # System logs └── usr/ # User programs
File Operations
On systems you've cracked, you can perform various file operations:
- View: Read file contents
- Download: Copy files to your system
- Delete: Remove files (useful in dungeons)
- Create: Add new files (for missions)
File Permissions
Files have Unix-style permissions (e.g., 755, 644). Some files may be protected and require specific access levels or tools to read.
Encryption
Some files are encrypted and show as unreadable until decrypted. You may need special items or higher component levels to decrypt protected files.
Important Files
- /etc/passwd: User information
- /var/log/*: System logs (where your traces appear!)
- /home/*/: User data, often contains lore
- /root/: High-value targets in dungeons
- *.schematic: factory blueprints planted during hacks — download (copy) them before the trace completes! (see Modules & Fabricator)
TIP
In dungeons, deleting files in high-tier directories (/root, /etc) deals more damage to boss trace timers!