pyats-health-check

Identifies and reports network device health metrics using pyats-based commands.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill pyats-health-check-dgethings
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pyats-health-check
Source: https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/pyats-health-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill pyats-health-check-dgethings

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Comprehensive tool to collect and analyze health metrics from network devices, enabling proactive maintenance and faster incident response.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CPU, memory, interface, hardware, NTP, and log health checks to produce a consolidated health profile.
  • Pre-change validations, post-change verification, and capacity planning with actionable thresholds.
  • Use case: Run routine health checks on a device or fleet to detect anomalies and guide remediation.

Quick Start

Run a health-check on your target device to generate a structured report you can review in the UI or logs.

Frequently Asked Questions about pyats-health-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate network health checks for CPU, memory, and NTP status?

Automated network health checks collect and analyze CPU, memory, interface, hardware, NTP, and log metrics from network devices to produce a consolidated health profile, guiding proactive maintenance and faster incident response.

Can I use pyats to run pre-change and post-change health validations?

Pyats can enforce deterministic steps to execute pre-change validations and post-change verifications, using actionable thresholds to ensure network stability across single devices or fleets before and after modifications.

What is the best way to monitor network device interfaces and logs for capacity planning?

Monitoring network device interfaces and logs for capacity planning involves running routine health checks to detect anomalies, enabling structured report generation that guides remediation and proactive maintenance across your fleet.

Does this network health monitoring approach work across a fleet of devices?

Network health monitoring applies to single devices or fleets, executing pyats-based commands to gather comprehensive metrics and generate structured reports for proactive health monitoring and incident response.

Why use automated health checks for network incident response?

Automated health checks identify and report comprehensive health metrics including uptime and hardware status, enabling faster incident response by detecting anomalies and guiding proactive remediation through structured reports.

When should I run a network health check for proactive maintenance?

Run a network health check for proactive maintenance to identify comprehensive metrics like CPU, memory, and interface status, detecting anomalies early to guide remediation before incident response is required.