flight-recorder

Capture and store system state snapshots for forensic analysis.

113|21|Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bolivian-peru/os-moda --skill flight-recorder-bolivian-peru
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: flight-recorder
Source: https://github.com/bolivian-peru/os-moda/tree/main/skills/flight-recorder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bolivian-peru/os-moda --skill flight-recorder-bolivian-peru

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a server's black box, continuously capturing system state snapshots to aid in forensic analysis after incidents, preventing data loss and enabling detailed post-mortem investigations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Continuous Telemetry: Captures lightweight system snapshots at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes).
  • Incident Forensics: Provides tools to recall historical snapshots, journal logs, and event logs for detailed analysis.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Helps reconstruct the sequence of events leading to an incident, identify resource bottlenecks, and suggest preventative measures.
  • Use Case: After a server crash at 3 AM, use this Skill to review the system's state in the hours prior, identify a memory leak in PostgreSQL exacerbated by high traffic, and determine the exact sequence of events that led to the crash.

Quick Start

Use the flight-recorder skill to recall system snapshots from the last 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about flight-recorder

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture system state snapshots for post-mortem analysis after a server crash?

To capture system state snapshots for post-mortem analysis, this Skill continuously records lightweight telemetry including process listings and network connections at regular intervals, providing a historical baseline to reconstruct incidents and identify root causes like resource bottlenecks.

What is the best way to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to an incident for root cause analysis?

The best way to reconstruct events for root cause analysis is recalling historical system state snapshots and journal logs. This approach identifies the exact sequence of failures, highlights resource exhaustion, and helps determine preventative measures for future stability.

Can I use server telemetry to identify resource bottlenecks that caused a system failure?

Yes, you can use server telemetry to identify resource bottlenecks by recalling structured memory snapshots captured before the failure. Analyzing this historical telemetry reveals issues like memory leaks or high traffic spikes that triggered the crash.

How do I retrieve historical journal logs and network connection summaries for forensics?

To retrieve historical journal logs and network connection summaries for forensics, recall the stored system state snapshots from your desired timeframe. This provides continuous telemetry records necessary for detailed debugging and post-mortem investigation.

Does flight-recorder work for debugging intermittent server issues that happen outside business hours?

Yes, flight-recorder works for debugging intermittent server issues by continuously capturing system health checks and telemetry. If a crash occurs at 3 AM, you can review the system's state from the hours prior to pinpoint the exact failure sequence.

What are the limitations of using continuous telemetry snapshots for incident response?

A limitation of using continuous telemetry snapshots for incident response is that capturing intervals, such as every 5 minutes, might miss rapid transient spikes occurring between snapshots. Analysis relies heavily on the frequency of the captured system state data.