chrony

Name: chrony
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Author: L3Digital

Manage and diagnose the chrony NTP time synchronization service on Linux systems.

6|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026

Search Tags:#system administration #linux #ntp #chrony #time synchronization #clock offset

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npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill chrony

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Skill: chrony
Source: https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins/tree/main/plugins/linux-sysadmin/skills/chrony
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/L3DigitalNet/Claude-Code-Plugins --skill chrony

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses issues with inaccurate system time, which can cause application failures, security vulnerabilities, and data corruption. It ensures your system's clock is precisely synchronized with reliable network time sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

NTP Daemon Management: Monitor and control the chronyd service.
Time Synchronization Diagnostics: Analyze clock offset, frequency, and source status.
Clock Stepping & Sync: Force immediate time adjustments and synchronize the hardware clock.
Use Case: Troubleshoot a server experiencing intermittent network connectivity issues by verifying its time synchronization status and ensuring it's aligned with the NTP pool.

Quick Start

Check the status of the chrony NTP service and its synchronization accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions about chrony

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

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How do I diagnose chrony NTP time synchronization failures on Linux?▼

Diagnose chrony NTP time synchronization failures by analyzing clock offset, frequency, and source tracking. This detects issues caused by firewalls, DNS problems, hypervisor conflicts, or systemd-timesyncd interference.

What causes Linux clock offset issues when using chrony?▼

Linux clock offset issues in chrony are caused by firewall restrictions, DNS failures, hypervisor conflicts, or systemd-timesyncd interference. Analyzing daemon status and source tracking isolates the root cause.

How do I force chrony to step the system clock immediately?▼

Force chrony to step the system clock immediately to apply rapid time adjustments. Synchronize the hardware clock through daemon controls to ensure system-wide time accuracy.

Does chrony work with timedatectl for system-wide time management?▼

Chrony integrates with timedatectl to manage system-wide time accuracy. Monitor the chronyd daemon status and use timedatectl to verify synchronization across the Linux environment.

Why is chrony not synchronizing with the NTP pool?▼

Chrony fails to synchronize with the NTP pool due to firewall blocks, DNS resolution failures, or hypervisor conflicts. Check source tracking and clock offset diagnostics to resolve the connectivity issue.

How do I check the status of the chronyd daemon on Linux?▼

Check the chronyd daemon status on Linux to monitor NTP service health. Review source tracking and clock offset diagnostics to verify alignment with reliable network time sources.