product-help

Answer octo usage questions and diagnose configuration or runtime problems from documentation.

88|15|Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent --skill product-help-open-octo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: product-help
Source: https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent/tree/main/internal/skills/defaults/product_help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/open-octo/octo-agent --skill product-help-open-octo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates guesswork when using octo by providing accurate, documentation-based answers for setup, configuration, commands, features, and troubleshooting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Product Guidance: Explain how to use octo interfaces, CLI commands, configuration, skills, workflows, MCP, memory, permissions, hooks, IM channels, and the Web UI.
  • Issue Diagnosis: Investigate errors such as missing API keys, connection failures, daemon problems, provider misconfiguration, MCP issues, and permission denials using the troubleshooting documentation.
  • Documentation Lookup: Use bundled reference files first and consult the official online documentation when deeper or more current details are required.
  • Use Case: When an octo daemon will not respond, inspect the relevant troubleshooting guidance and identify the correct status, log, PID, and restart checks before suggesting a fix.

Quick Start

Ask the product-help skill how to configure an octo provider or diagnose a specific octo error.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I troubleshoot an octo daemon that will not respond?

To troubleshoot an unresponsive octo daemon, inspect the relevant guidance to identify correct status checks, log reviews, PID verification, and restart procedures before applying a fix. This diagnostic process relies on reading bundled reference files and fetching official documentation for runtime problems.

How do I configure octo providers and permissions?

Configure octo providers and permissions by consulting the product guidance documentation for setup steps. The Skill answers usage questions by reading bundled reference files first, then fetching official online documentation to provide accurate configuration details for providers and permissions.

Why does my octo MCP connection fail or return permission denied errors?

MCP connection failures and permission denials in octo are diagnosed using the troubleshooting documentation. The Skill investigates these runtime errors by checking bundled reference files for configuration issues and consulting official documentation for deeper diagnostic detail.

Can I use octo CLI commands and hooks with the Web UI?

Yes, octo supports CLI commands, hooks, and the Web UI. The Skill provides documentation-based answers for using these interfaces together by reading bundled reference files and fetching official online documentation to explain how the interfaces interact.

What is the best way to find accurate octo setup instructions for TUI and IM bridges?

The best way to find accurate octo setup instructions for TUI and IM bridges is to use documentation lookup. The Skill reads bundled reference files first and fetches official online documentation when local summaries lack sufficient detail for interface configuration.