snapcraft kernel plugin includes always the uc16 initramfs
Metadata
Current evaluation
Abandoned without resolution. The kernel plugin hardcoding UC16 initramfs for UC18/UC20 builds remains unfixed due to inactivity and evolving core20 workflows.
Suggested action: —
No scores available.
Issue body
snapcraft's kernel plugin downloads the core snap (UC16) to pull the initramfs and include it in the kernel snap, even if the kernel is being built for a UC18 image. At the same time, core18 does not include an initramfs as core16 did, so it is not possible to get the initramfs from it anymore.
A solution needs to be agreed between snapd, snapcraft for this.
Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b | — | — | Abandoned without resolution. The kernel plugin hardcoding UC16 initramfs for UC18/UC20 builds remains unfixed due to inactivity and evolving core20 workflows. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b |
Staleness:
99
Complexity:
80
Confidence:
90
Support Request:
15
|
close stale | snapcraft kernel plugin hardcodes UC16 initramfs download for UC18+ targets. Unaddressed for over 7 years. UC16/UC18 are deprecated and project architecture has shifted to UC20+. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b |
Staleness:
98
Complexity:
65
Confidence:
95
Support Request:
10
|
close stale | Kernel plugin hardcodes UC16 initramfs for UC18 builds; no activity in over 7 years; likely obsolete given current UC20+ standards. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 |
Staleness:
98
Complexity:
65
Confidence:
92
Support Request:
10
|
close stale | Kernel plugin hardcodes UC16 initramfs download for UC18 builds, causing missing initramfs since core18 dropped it. Issue is over 7 years old with no maintainer response. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 |
Staleness:
95
Complexity:
70
Confidence:
90
Support Request:
10
|
close stale | snapcraft kernel plugin hardcodes UC16 initramfs inclusion for all builds, breaking UC18+ support since core18 lacks one. Requires a coordinated fix between snapd and snapcraft. Open, unassigned, and awaiting discussion. |
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Related issues
| Issue | Project | State | Summary | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5437 Adding initrd plugin supporting UC20+ | snapcraft | closed | The proposed initrd plugin for Ubuntu Core was closed as superseded by an alternative implementation in pull request 5814. |