powerskills-system

Execute PowerShell commands to report Windows system status and top CPU processes as JSON.

29|7|Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aloth/PowerSkills --skill powerskills-system
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Skill: powerskills-system
Source: https://github.com/aloth/PowerSkills/tree/main/skills/system
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aloth/PowerSkills --skill powerskills-system

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables quick reporting of Windows system status and key metrics by executing PowerShell-based queries, reducing manual diagnostics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve hostname, OS, user, domain, and uptime for rapid system status checks.
  • List top processes by CPU usage and present lightweight, structured results.
  • Read environment variables to troubleshoot configuration and runtime behavior.

Quick Start

Run the powerskills system info action to retrieve hostname, OS, user, and uptime.

Frequently Asked Questions about powerskills-system

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Windows system diagnostics with PowerShell to check hostname, OS, and uptime?

To run Windows system diagnostics with PowerShell, execute the system info action to retrieve hostname, OS, user, domain, and uptime using built-in commands like Get-CimInstance for rapid status checks.

What's the best way to list top CPU-consuming processes on a Windows server?

Listing top CPU-consuming processes on a Windows server is done by executing the system processes action, which uses Get-Process to identify and present lightweight, structured JSON results of active resource consumers.

Can I read environment variables on Windows to troubleshoot configuration issues?

You can read environment variables on Windows to troubleshoot configuration and runtime behavior by executing the system env action, which queries and returns these variables in a structured format.

Does this PowerShell system check require external dependencies or modules?

This PowerShell system check requires no external dependencies, relying entirely on built-in Windows PowerShell features such as Get-CimInstance, Get-Process, and environment variables to produce structured JSON diagnostics.

When do I need to automate Windows endpoint status reporting instead of manual checks?

You need to automate Windows endpoint status reporting when routine diagnostics on desktop and server environments become too slow manually, requiring structured JSON outputs for hostname, OS, uptime, and process metrics.