1 files changed, 12 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/writeexts.py b/writeexts.py
index 49cd89dd..c74a4b76 100755
--- a/writeexts.py
+++ b/writeexts.py
@@ -273,3 +273,15 @@ class WriteExtension(cliapp.Application):
                 value = 'no'
 
         return value == 'yes'
+
+    def parse_autostart(self):
+        '''Parse $AUTOSTART to determine if VMs should be started.'''
+
+        autostart = os.environ.get('AUTOSTART', 'no')
+        if autostart == 'no':
+            return False
+        elif autostart == 'yes':
+            return True
+        else:
+            raise cliapp.AppException('Unexpected value for AUTOSTART: %s' %
+                                      autostart)