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core-engine

Restart or reload the core engine via `core/bin/tool-cli` operation flags.

19|14|Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#configuration#restart#lifecycle#env#reload#engine
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npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill core-engine
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: core-engine
Source: https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot/tree/main/core/skills/system/core-engine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/X-School-Academy/skill-pilot --skill core-engine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a safe and controlled way to restart or reload the core AI engine, ensuring configuration changes are applied without manual intervention or disruption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Engine Restart: Safely restarts the engine process, useful for applying changes to in-memory configurations.
  • Engine Reload: Reloads .env and configuration files into memory before restarting the engine, ideal for applying environment variable updates.
  • Use Case: After updating your .env file with new API keys, use this Skill to seamlessly apply these changes to the running engine.

Quick Start

Use the core-engine skill to reload the environment variables and restart the engine.

Frequently Asked Questions about core-engine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I restart the engine to apply configuration changes?▼

To restart the engine, this Skill executes the `core/bin/tool-cli` with the engine-restart flag, safely resetting the process to apply in-memory configuration updates without manual intervention.

What is the difference between engine reload and engine restart?▼

An engine reload refreshes `.env` and configuration files into memory before restarting, ideal for environment variable updates. A simple restart only resets the engine process for applying in-memory configuration changes.

How do I apply new environment variables to a running engine?▼

You apply new environment variables by triggering an engine reload, which loads updated `.env` files into memory and seamlessly restarts the engine process to activate the changes.

Do I need to manually stop the process to update engine lifecycle configurations?▼

No, you do not need to manually stop processes. This Skill manages the core engine lifecycle dynamically through CLI commands, providing a controlled way to restart or reload configurations safely.

Can I use this to dynamically reload environment files without disruption?▼

Yes, the engine reload operation provides a safe and controlled way to apply `.env` updates and configuration changes dynamically, ensuring updates take effect without manual process management or disruption.

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