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dns-dhcp-troubleshooter

Diagnose DNS and DHCP issues across KKTerm environments.

434|54|Updated May 1, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#vpn#networking#dns#windows#wsl#dhcp
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryantsai/KKTerm --skill dns-dhcp-troubleshooter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dns-dhcp-troubleshooter
Source: https://github.com/ryantsai/KKTerm/tree/main/assistant-skills/dns-dhcp-troubleshooter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryantsai/KKTerm --skill dns-dhcp-troubleshooter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnose DNS and DHCP problems in KKTerm, including hostname resolution failures, incorrect records, split DNS, stale caches, DHCP lease issues, gateway/DNS option problems, and VPN DNS behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify whether a problem is DNS, DHCP, or both, with structured symptom classification.
  • Trace resolver paths across Windows DNS client, WSL, VPN-provided DNS, remote SSH hosts, and application proxies.
  • Recommend safe remediation steps while avoiding exposure of secrets or private zone contents.

Quick Start

Provide the hostname and network context to start diagnosing the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions about dns-dhcp-troubleshooter

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

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How do I troubleshoot DNS resolution failures across Windows, WSL, and VPN environments?▼

This Skill diagnoses hostname resolution failures and inconsistent DNS responses by tracing resolver paths across Windows DNS client, WSL, VPN-provided DNS, remote SSH hosts, and application proxies to classify symptoms.

Why does my VPN DNS behavior result in wrong IP addresses or split DNS issues?▼

VPN DNS behavior can cause wrong IP addresses due to split DNS or stale caches. This Skill validates your VPN and network context to recommend safe remediation steps while avoiding exposure of sensitive data or private zone contents.

How do I check DHCP lease status and gateway or DNS option problems?▼

You can check DHCP lease status and gateway or DNS option problems by providing your hostname and network context. This Skill inspects lease statuses and validates gateway/DNS options to identify DHCP configuration errors.

Can I diagnose stale DNS caches and incorrect records across local and remote environments?▼

You can diagnose stale caches and incorrect DNS records across local and remote environments. This Skill performs cross-platform resolver tracing and cache inspection to validate network context and identify inconsistencies.

What network context do I need to provide to start diagnosing DNS and DHCP problems?▼

To start diagnosing DNS and DHCP problems, you need to provide the affected hostname and your current network context. This allows the Skill to accurately trace resolver paths, inspect lease status, and validate VPN DNS behavior safely.

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