ramflush

Purge RAM caches and generate a performance report for a Linux VPS.

10|3|Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS --skill ramflush
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ramflush
Source: https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS/tree/main/skills/ramflush
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS --skill ramflush

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Purges RAM caches and generates a performance report for a VPS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Purges kernel RAM caches (pagecache, dentries, inodes) safely.
  • Generates a before/after RAM usage report including top RAM/CPU consumers and load averages.
  • Provides a simple on-demand maintenance workflow for Linux VPS under memory pressure.

Quick Start

Run the RAM flush script as root to purge caches and generate a performance report.

Frequently Asked Questions about ramflush

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely purge RAM caches on a Linux VPS?

To safely purge RAM caches on a Linux VPS, run the script as root to clear pagecache, dentries, and inodes via drop_caches. It generates a before and after memory usage report to ensure system stability.

Why does my Linux VPS experience high memory pressure and how can I clear it?

High memory pressure on a Linux VPS often results from accumulated kernel caches. Clear it by dropping RAM caches, which optionally triggers memory compaction and reports top RAM consumers to identify problematic processes.

When should I drop caches to free up memory on a Linux server?

Drop caches to free up memory on a Linux server during high memory pressure, before running heavy workloads, or after system changes. This assesses memory health and identifies top RAM and CPU processes affecting performance.

Can I see which processes consume the most RAM after clearing memory caches?

Yes, you can see which processes consume the most RAM after clearing memory caches because the script generates a performance report detailing top RAM and CPU consumers alongside system load averages.

Does purging kernel pagecache affect running applications on my VPS?

Purging kernel pagecache safely frees memory without affecting running applications on a VPS, though temporary disk I/O may increase as cached data is reloaded. The script includes optional memory compaction to manage fragmentation.