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inspecting-the-environment

Generate a JSON report of the current workspace environment.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#git#python#agent#environment#tools#inspection#os
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aufrank/agent-skills --skill inspecting-the-environment
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: inspecting-the-environment
Source: https://github.com/aufrank/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/inspecting-the-environment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aufrank/agent-skills --skill inspecting-the-environment

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a rapid, machine-readable overview of the current operating environment, enabling agents to understand constraints and available tools immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Snapshot: Gathers OS details, shell information, container/WSL/VM status, Git repository state, and Python virtual environment configuration.
  • Tool Availability: Detects common command-line tools like uv, mcpc, rg, jq, git, python, node, and npm.
  • Use Case: At the start of a new coding session, an agent can run this Skill to quickly ascertain if it's operating within a Docker container, the current Git branch, and if node and npm are available for frontend development tasks.

Quick Start

Generate a JSON report of the current environment by running the inspect_environment.py script.

Frequently Asked Questions about inspecting-the-environment

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the current Python virtual environment and OS details for an agent session?▼

You can generate an environment snapshot for an agent session by running the inspect_environment.py script, which outputs a concise JSON report detailing the OS, shell, Python venv, and Git repository state.

What is the best way to detect if a script is running inside a Docker container or WSL?▼

To detect container or WSL status, use an environment inspection script that queries system metrics and outputs a machine-readable JSON report confirming whether the current workspace operates within a container or VM.

Can I check for common command-line tools like uv, rg, and jq before executing agent tasks?▼

Yes, you can check for common command-line tools by running an environment inspection script that detects the availability of tools like uv, rg, jq, git, python, node, and npm in the current workspace.

How do I get a machine-readable snapshot of Git repository state and shell information?▼

To get a machine-readable snapshot of Git repo state and shell information, run the inspect_environment.py script, which gathers these details into a concise JSON format for immediate agent processing.

Does the environment inspection script require any specific dependencies to run?▼

No, the environment inspection script requires no external dependencies to run, allowing an agent to quickly ascertain operating constraints and available development tooling without prior setup.

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