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Debug network connectivity and analyze traffic using command-line tools.

77|4|Updated Jun 20, 2022
Search Tags:#debugging#load balancer#connectivity#network#dns#ssl#tcpdump
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles --skill network-htlin222
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: network
Source: https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles/tree/main/claude.symlink/skills/network
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/htlin222/dotfiles --skill network-htlin222

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues, optimize network performance, and analyze network traffic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connectivity Testing: Diagnose issues using tools like ping, traceroute, and netcat.
  • DNS Debugging: Resolve domain name system problems with dig and nslookup.
  • SSL/TLS Analysis: Inspect and debug secure connections.
  • Load Balancer Configuration: Provides examples for Nginx load balancing.
  • Traffic Analysis: Capture and analyze network packets using tcpdump.
  • Use Case: When users report that an application is unreachable, this skill can be used to systematically test network paths, DNS resolution, and port accessibility.

Quick Start

Use the network skill to test connectivity to example.com on port 443.

Frequently Asked Questions about network

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I debug network connectivity issues to a specific server port?▼

Debug network connectivity by running diagnostic commands like ping, traceroute, and netcat to systematically test network paths and port accessibility. This isolates whether an application is unreachable due to routing drops or closed ports.

What is the best way to analyze network traffic and capture packets?▼

Analyze network traffic by using tcpdump to capture and inspect network packets. This command-line tool helps identify protocol-level anomalies and optimize network performance during troubleshooting.

How do I troubleshoot DNS resolution problems for my domain?▼

Troubleshoot DNS resolution problems using dig and nslookup command-line tools to query name servers. These commands reveal domain name system configuration issues and verify proper record propagation.

Can I inspect and debug SSL/TLS secure connections from the command line?▼

Inspect SSL/TLS secure connections using the openssl command-line tool. It allows you to debug secure connections, verify certificate chains, and identify handshake failures affecting encrypted traffic.

Does this provide examples for configuring Nginx load balancers?▼

Yes, it provides configuration examples for Nginx load balancing. These examples help distribute network traffic across multiple servers to optimize network performance and ensure high availability.

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