net-capture-trigger

Generate gated network capture plans requiring authorization approval and narrow scope controls.

Updated Mar 11, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #authorization #security #network #capture #python3 #nettools

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npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill net-capture-trigger

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: net-capture-trigger
Source: https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills/tree/main/skills/net-capture-trigger
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill net-capture-trigger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires nettools-core.

What problem does it solve?

Prepare a gated approach to network capture planning that prevents unauthorized data collection and helps teams design safer, auditable capture plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

Plan and document network capture scopes before running an actual capture.
Generate evidence-ready capture plans including scope, filters, and time bounds.
Use cases include diagnostic investigations where capture must be approved and narrow.

Quick Start

Prepare a gated packet-capture plan for site HQ-1 focusing on DHCP-related failures.

Frequently Asked Questions about net-capture-trigger

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

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How do I plan an authorized network capture for site-scoped diagnostics?▼

To plan an authorized network capture, you must enforce explicit approval tickets and define narrow scope controls before generating a ready-to-review capture plan. This approach ensures your site-scoped diagnostic investigations remain auditable and guarded against unauthorized data collection.

What is a gated network capture plan and when do I need one?▼

A gated network capture plan is a documented approach that defines capture scopes, filters, and time bounds before running any actual packet capture. You need one for diagnostic investigations where data collection must be explicitly approved and narrowed to prevent unauthorized network surveillance.

Does Python3 nettools support generating evidence-ready capture plans?▼

Python3 nettools supports generating evidence-ready capture plans by relying on the NETTOOLS helper and Python3 runtime to prepare gated network capture scopes. You apply these plans to site-scoped investigations where capture requires explicit authorization and narrow scope controls.

How to document network capture scopes with time bounds and filters?▼

You document network capture scopes by applying narrow scope controls and enforcing authorization with an approval ticket. This process yields an evidence-ready capture plan that includes your specified scope, filters, and time bounds for safer, auditable network diagnostics.

What are the limitations of planning authorized network captures without an approval ticket?▼

Without an approval ticket, you cannot enforce the authorization required to generate a valid, evidence-ready network capture plan. This limitation prevents unauthorized data collection by ensuring that site-scoped diagnostic investigations always have explicit approval and narrow scope controls.