service-status-check

Checks Linux service statuses via systemctl and reports color-coded output.

1|1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill service-status-check
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Skill: service-status-check
Source: https://github.com/linfordWu/owls/tree/main/skills/skill-service-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linfordWu/owls --skill service-status-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

本技能用于在 Linux 主机上快速检查关键服务的运行状态,帮助快速识别异常服务并提升故障排查效率。

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 实时检查 SSH、网络、数据库等关键服务的状态
  • 以颜色标记运行中、停止或未安装的服务,输出清晰
  • 适用于启动后验证、例行维护以及应急响应中的服务可用性监控

Quick Start

在本地机器上运行提供的脚本以检查所有核心服务。

Frequently Asked Questions about service-status-check

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

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How do I check the status of multiple Linux services at once?

You can check Linux services using a Bash script that queries systemctl for each service. It reports per-service status and color-codes output, helping quickly identify stopped or non-responsive services for incident response or routine maintenance.

What is the best way to validate service health after a Linux system boot?

Validating service health after boot requires running a systemctl-based script to check key services. It verifies SSH, network, and database availability, reporting per-service status with color-coded output for quick visual validation.

Does this service status check require any external monitoring tools or dependencies?

No external monitoring tools or dependencies are required. The service status check relies solely on a Bash script using the built-in systemctl command, making it lightweight for immediate incident response on any Linux host.

Can I use systemctl scripts for incident response to find stopped services?

Yes, using a systemctl Bash script for incident response is effective for finding stopped services. It queries each service individually and provides color-coded status reports to accelerate troubleshooting during outages.

Why does my Linux service show as not installed during a health check?

A Linux service shows as not installed during a health check when systemctl cannot find the service unit on the host. The script categorizes this state separately and color-codes it to distinguish from running or stopped services.