pyats-linux-vmware

Inspect VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines using pyATS.

627|175|Updated Feb 19, 2026

Search Tags:#vmware #pyats #esxi #vim-cmd #vm inventory #snapshot management

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npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill pyats-linux-vmware

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Skill: pyats-linux-vmware
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/pyats-linux-vmware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill pyats-linux-vmware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management and inspection of VMware ESXi hypervisors by leveraging pyATS, automating tasks like VM inventory and snapshot analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

VM Inventory: List all virtual machines on an ESXi host, including their Vmid, name, OS, and hardware version.
Snapshot Inspection: Analyze the snapshot tree for any VM to identify stale or deep snapshot chains.
Use Case: Audit all VMs across your ESXi fleet to ensure no undocumented or outdated virtual hardware versions are in use, and check for performance-impacting stale snapshots before a maintenance window.

Quick Start

List all virtual machines on the 'esxi-host-01' device.

Frequently Asked Questions about pyats-linux-vmware

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate VMware ESXi VM inventory across multiple hosts?▼

You can automate VMware ESXi VM inventory by configuring a pyATS testbed and using the vim-cmd utility to list all virtual machines, capturing their Vmid, name, OS, and hardware version for fleet auditing.

How do I check for stale snapshots on my ESXi hosts using pyATS?▼

To check for stale snapshots using pyATS, the Skill analyzes the snapshot tree of any VM via the vim-cmd utility to identify deep or outdated snapshot chains, ensuring hypervisor health before maintenance windows.

Do I need SSH access to run pyATS commands on VMware ESXi?▼

Yes, SSH access to VMware ESXi hosts is required to run pyATS commands. The Skill relies on the vim-cmd utility executed directly on the hypervisor, requiring both SSH connectivity and a configured pyATS testbed.

Can I use pyATS to audit virtualized infrastructure and ensure hypervisor health?▼

Yes, you can use pyATS to audit virtualized infrastructure and ensure hypervisor health. The Skill automates VM inventory and snapshot inspection using the vim-cmd utility to detect performance-impacting stale snapshots.

What information is included when listing virtual machines on an ESXi host?▼

Listing virtual machines on an ESXi host includes the Vmid, name, operating system, and hardware version for each VM. This data is retrieved using the vim-cmd utility through pyATS to audit virtualized infrastructure.