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    Create a new systemd service file:


    sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/brightness.service

    Add the following to the file:
    ================================


    [Unit]
    Description=Set screen brightness
    After=multi-user.target

    [Service]
    Type=oneshot
    ExecStart=/usr/bin/brightnessctl set 50%

    [Install]
    WantedBy=multi-user.target



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    Reload Systemd to Recognize New Service

    Whenever you create a new service file or modify an existing one, you need to reload the systemd manager configuration to recognize and list the new service:

    sudo systemctl daemon-reload

    Enable and start the service:

    sudo systemctl enable brightness.service
    sudo systemctl start brightness.service