efimux is an EFI application that serves as a boot multiplexer for launching other EFI applications from a USB drive.

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2026-07-15

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Why it is worth attention

It is a minimal, Rust-based EFI boot manager with a TUI interface, explicitly hand-crafted without AI, appealing to developers who value simplicity and transparency.

Who it is for

  • UEFI and OS developers
  • System administrators managing multiboot USB drives
  • Rust enthusiasts interested in low-level firmware programming
  • Users who prefer manually crafted software over AI-generated tools

Use cases

  • Booting multiple operating systems or recovery tools from a single USB stick
  • Testing different EFI applications during development
  • Creating a custom boot menu for personal or lab environments

Strengths

  • Simple deployment—only one EFI file copied to the standard boot path
  • Built with Rust and Ratatui for a clean, modern TUI
  • Explicit no-AI policy (brainmade) which may attract a specific audience
  • Clear, step-by-step installation instructions for a bootable USB

Considerations

  • Only supports 64-bit UEFI (bootx64.efi) and requires GPT/FAT partition
  • No documentation on customization, configuration files, or supported EFI applications
  • Likely early-stage with no versioning or changelog provided in the README

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Installation and usage

Description

EFI application for booting other EFI applications.

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