jetson-diagnostic

Capture a read-only Jetson health snapshot and memory summary.

110|19|Updated May 25, 2026

Search Tags:#diagnostics #telemetry #system health #gpu memory #jetson #nvpmodel #tegrastats

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-AI-IOT/jetson-device-skills --skill jetson-diagnostic

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: jetson-diagnostic
Source: https://github.com/NVIDIA-AI-IOT/jetson-device-skills/tree/main/skills/jetson-diagnostic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NVIDIA-AI-IOT/jetson-device-skills --skill jetson-diagnostic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, tegrastats, nvidia-smi, nvpmodel, systemctl, procrank, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Jetson Diagnostic gives agents a safe, read-only way to understand what is happening on a live NVIDIA Jetson device without guessing from stale logs or incomplete memory readings.

Core Features & Use Cases

Unified device snapshot: Collect identity, memory, GPU, thermal, power, disk, service, and top-process data in one pass.
Fast triage for common issues: Diagnose questions like what Jetson model is running, why the device feels slow or hot, or which process is consuming memory.
Guided handoff: Point the user toward the right next skill for memory reclamation, headless mode, inference tuning, serving, benchmarking, or package selection.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run the Jetson diagnostic snapshot and summarize the device identity, resource usage, and leading memory consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions about jetson-diagnostic

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

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How do I check my Jetson system health and GPU memory usage?▼

To check Jetson system health and GPU memory usage, you can capture a read-only device snapshot that aggregates identity, thermal, power, disk, and process data into a single summary for fast triage.

Why does my Jetson device feel slow and how can I find the process consuming memory?▼

To find the process consuming memory on a slow Jetson, run a diagnostic snapshot to triage top processes, GPU memory attribution, and power modes, identifying exactly what is degrading device performance.

Does the Jetson diagnostic snapshot require sudo access to read tegrastats?▼

The Jetson diagnostic snapshot requires host-visible Jetson system files and tegrastats, while needing sudo or nvmap access specifically for authoritative GPU memory attribution during process triage.

What is the best way to monitor Jetson power modes and thermal states?▼

The best way to monitor Jetson power modes and thermal states is to collect a read-only health snapshot that queries nvpmode and tegrastats, providing a comprehensive view of device vitals at a glance.

Can I use this diagnostic tool to check Jetson storage and service status?▼

Yes, you can use this diagnostic tool to check Jetson storage and service status, as the snapshot captures disk usage and systemctl service data alongside memory and power metrics for complete triage.