GT-BE98 - Is there any known way to run custom scripts on startup without Merlin-GNUton?

[WispTheHusky]

Hey there. Looking for a bit of advice on custom scripting on my GT-BE98, please.

I'm wanting to run a custom shell script on my GT-BE98 during boot. The file itself is saving fine, totally accessible after reboot, etc. But my current attempts to run anything on boot have been in vain. I've tried:
- Using services-start and init-start:

cat << 'EOF' > /jffs/scripts/services-start
#!/bin/sh
cru a porkbun_ddns "*/5 * * * * /jffs/ddns_porkbun.sh"
EOF

chmod +x /jffs/scripts/services-start

- Using a Cron job to re-arm the script using a reboot hook: cru a porkbun_ddns_boot "@reboot cru a porkbun_ddns \"*/5 * * * * /jffs/ddns_porkbun.sh\""

All Cron jobs are wiped on reboot, and there doesn't appear to be a way to make them persistant. I'm aware Asus has been locking out their routers more and more... But considering the files still save to the device and persist after a reboot, makes me think there is surely a way to access them? What would the point be of allowing us to create persistant .sh files if we're no longer able to use them? I was wondering if there was any known way to execute these scripts on start or reboot?

I'm aware that ASUSWRT-Merlin isn't available for my router, but the GNUton version is. The problem is, I dislike the GNUton-provided UI, and can see numerous issues on the GitHub for the GT-BE98 build that'll impact me quite severely. I was hoping there might be a way to allow this functionality while remaining stock? Any advice would be appreicated.

Many thanks!

 

[ColinTaylor]

Hooks like services-start, init-start, etc. are Merlin enhancements that don't exist in stock firmware. You might be able to use this:

asuswrt-scripts/asusware-usbmount at master · jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

Collection of scripts that can run on stock Asus routers (also on Merlin's firmware and forks) - jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

github.com

 

[visortgw]

Hooks like services-start, init-start, etc. are Merlin enhancements that don't exist in stock firmware. You might be able to use this:

asuswrt-scripts/asusware-usbmount at master · jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

Collection of scripts that can run on stock Asus routers (also on Merlin's firmware and forks) - jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

github.com

A little bit of work, but I can confirm that it works. I used it on GT-AXE16000 AiMesh node in order to fix 6 GHz SSID (didn't match primary SSID when using single SSID for all three (3) bands on primary router).

 

[Seda]

Hooks like services-start, init-start, etc. are Merlin enhancements that don't exist in stock firmware. You might be able to use this:

asuswrt-scripts/asusware-usbmount at master · jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

Collection of scripts that can run on stock Asus routers (also on Merlin's firmware and forks) - jacklul/asuswrt-scripts

github.com

Yeah I use a variant of this on a GT-BE98, has been very reliable and survived a firmware upgrade.