network-diag

Diagnose connectivity, routing, and DNS health for a target host.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template --skill network-diag
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: network-diag
Source: https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template/tree/main/openclaw-deploy-template/agents/neteng/skills/network-diag
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template --skill network-diag

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Network connectivity, routing, and DNS issues can block access to services; this Skill provides quick, repeatable checks to diagnose and verify network paths and responses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connectivity checks: Test basic reachability and port status.
  • Routing validation: Trace routes to identify hop issues and path changes.
  • DNS health: Resolve names and verify DNS responses across networks.
  • Use Case: When a host is unreachable on a given port, run the suite of tests to determine if the issue is local, DNS-related, or a network path problem.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to run a suite of network diagnostics against a specified host.

Frequently Asked Questions about network-diag

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

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How do I run network diagnostics to check connectivity, routing, and DNS health for a host?

Run network diagnostics by applying Test-NetConnection, ping, traceroute, and nslookup against the target host. This verifies port availability, traces the network path, and checks DNS resolution to determine if the issue is local, DNS-related, or a routing problem.

What is the best way to troubleshoot a host that is unreachable on a specific port?

Troubleshoot an unreachable host by running a suite of network diagnostics. Use connectivity checks to test port status, trace routes to identify hop issues, and query DNS to verify name resolution, isolating whether the block is local, path-related, or DNS.

Does this network diagnostics workflow support both Windows and Unix environments?

Yes, the network diagnostics workflow supports both Windows and Unix environments. It applies deterministic, cross-platform commands like Test-NetConnection for Windows and ping, traceroute, and nslookup for Unix to verify connectivity, routing, and DNS health.

How does DNS resolution testing help diagnose network connectivity issues?

DNS resolution testing helps diagnose network connectivity by resolving names and verifying DNS responses across networks. Using commands like nslookup, it confirms whether a connectivity failure is caused by incorrect DNS records or an actual network path problem.

Can I trace network routes to identify hop issues and path changes?

Yes, you can trace network routes to identify hop issues and path changes. The routing validation uses traceroute commands to show the network path to a target host, revealing where packets are dropped or delayed along the route.

Why do I need to verify port availability when a service is unreachable?

You verify port availability to determine if a service is unreachable due to a local block, firewall, or network path problem. Connectivity checks test basic reachability and port status, providing clear results to isolate the root cause of the failure.