get-available-resources

Detect CPU, GPU, memory, and disk resources and generate a JSON report with recommendations.

8|Updated Nov 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill get-available-resources-sanand0
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Skill: get-available-resources
Source: https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research/tree/main/.claude/skills/get-available-resources
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill get-available-resources-sanand0

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires psutil, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand and leverage their available computational resources, preventing performance bottlenecks and guiding efficient workflow design for demanding scientific tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Resource Detection: Automatically identifies CPU, GPU (NVIDIA, AMD, Apple Silicon), RAM, and disk space.
  • Strategic Recommendations: Provides actionable advice on parallel processing, memory management, and GPU acceleration.
  • Use Case: Before analyzing a large genomic dataset, run this skill to determine if Dask or out-of-core processing is necessary, and to get suggestions for optimal parallel worker counts.

Quick Start

Run the resource detection script to generate a JSON file with system resource information and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about get-available-resources

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

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How do I detect available system resources for parallel processing?

To determine if out-of-core computing is necessary for large datasets, you can detect your available RAM and disk space using system monitoring libraries like psutil. The skill generates strategic recommendations to inform whether out-of-core processing or parallel workers are required.

Does the system resource detection script support Apple Silicon GPUs?

Yes, the system resource detection script supports Apple Silicon GPUs, along with NVIDIA and AMD hardware. It automatically identifies these components to provide actionable advice on GPU acceleration and memory management for your computational tasks.

What is the best way to optimize compute for demanding scientific tasks?

The best way to optimize compute for demanding scientific tasks is to detect available system resources and generate strategic recommendations. This approach prevents performance bottlenecks by guiding efficient workflow design, such as suggesting optimal parallel worker counts.

Do I need psutil to monitor compute resources and generate optimization recommendations?

Yes, you need psutil to monitor compute resources and generate optimization recommendations. The skill requires psutil for system monitoring and standard Python libraries for OS and subprocess interactions to detect CPU, memory, and disk space.

What are the limitations of using system monitoring for computational approach decisions?

A limitation of using system monitoring for computational approach decisions is that it provides a static snapshot of current resources rather than dynamic allocation. It generates a JSON file with recommendations, but does not dynamically manage parallel worker counts or memory during execution.