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bip.scout

Monitor remote server CPU, memory, and GPU metrics via SSH.

29|4|Updated Jan 12, 2026
Search Tags:#monitoring#metrics#memory#gpu#ssh#servers#cpu
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/matsen/bipartite --skill bip-scout
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bip.scout
Source: https://github.com/matsen/bipartite/tree/main/skills/bip.scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/matsen/bipartite --skill bip-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps operators and engineers quickly observe the health and readiness of remote infrastructure by collecting CPU, memory, and GPU usage over SSH.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Collects and reports per-server CPU, memory, and GPU metrics.
  • Provides a consolidated, human-readable summary and supports follow-up questions about server readiness and workload distribution.
  • Use Case: decide where to place a new training job or batch job based on current resource availability across your servers.

Quick Start

Run bip scout to retrieve current resource usage from configured servers.

Frequently Asked Questions about bip.scout

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor remote server CPU and memory usage via SSH?▼

Monitor remote server CPU and memory usage by connecting via SSH to read servers.yml and retrieving current resource metrics. The skill collects per-server CPU, memory, and GPU data to provide a consolidated, human-readable summary for health checks.

Can I check GPU availability across remote servers for job scheduling?▼

Check GPU availability across remote servers for job scheduling by retrieving per-server GPU usage metrics via SSH. The skill produces structured JSON with per-server metrics to help identify underutilized hosts and decide where to place new training or batch jobs.

What is the best way to identify underutilized hosts in my infrastructure?▼

Identify underutilized hosts in your infrastructure by scanning configured servers for CPU, memory, and GPU usage via SSH. The skill produces structured JSON with per-server metrics, allowing you to compare resource availability and find the best host for capacity planning.

Do I need a servers.yml file to check remote server health?▼

A servers.yml file is required to check remote server health. The skill connects via SSH using the server configurations defined in servers.yml to collect and report current CPU, memory, and GPU resource usage across your infrastructure.

How do I get a structured JSON summary of server resource metrics?▼

Get a structured JSON summary of server resource metrics by running the skill to connect via SSH and read servers.yml. It collects CPU, memory, and GPU usage data, producing a structured JSON output with per-server metrics for capacity planning and on-demand health checks.

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