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Gather WordPress environment data, recent changes, and server health via SSH.

27|1|Updated Feb 16, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#reconnaissance#diagnostics#ssh#wordpress#server health
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Skill: site-scout
Source: https://github.com/dr-robert-li/cowork-wordpress-expert/tree/main/skills/site-scout
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dr-robert-li/cowork-wordpress-expert --skill site-scout

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill gathers essential environmental data and recent activity from a WordPress site via SSH before running deeper diagnostics, helping to pinpoint issues and optimize the diagnostic process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Environment Data Collection: Gathers PHP version, configuration settings, and active plugins/themes.
  • Activity Monitoring: Identifies recent file modifications and checks error logs (WordPress and PHP).
  • Server Health Check: Assesses HTTP status, disk usage, and maintenance mode.
  • Use Case: Before running a full site audit, use this Skill to quickly understand the server environment, identify any recent code changes that might have introduced a bug, and check if there are any obvious errors in the logs.

Quick Start

Run a pre-diagnostic reconnaissance on the default WordPress site to gather environment and activity data.

Frequently Asked Questions about site-scout

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run SSH reconnaissance on my WordPress server to diagnose issues?▼

Run SSH reconnaissance on your WordPress server by gathering PHP configurations, active plugins, and error logs to pinpoint environment issues. This pre-diagnostic process collects recent file modifications, HTTP status, and disk usage to identify potential bug sources before deep analysis.

What server health data is collected during WordPress pre-diagnostics?▼

Server health data collected during WordPress pre-diagnostics includes HTTP status, disk usage, and maintenance mode status. The reconnaissance also monitors recent file modifications and checks both WordPress and PHP error logs to identify obvious issues affecting site stability.

Do I need WP-CLI to perform SSH diagnostics on a WordPress site?▼

You do not need WP-CLI to perform SSH diagnostics, but it is optionally required for comprehensive data collection. Standard SSH reconnaissance works for gathering environment data, while WP-CLI enhances the depth of active plugin, theme, and PHP configuration analysis.

Can I check WordPress error logs and recent file changes via SSH?▼

You can check WordPress error logs and recent file changes via SSH to identify bugs introduced by recent code modifications. The reconnaissance process actively monitors recent file activity and scans both WordPress and PHP error logs to inform subsequent diagnostic focus areas.

What's the best way to identify active WordPress plugins and PHP configurations remotely?▼

The best way to identify active WordPress plugins and PHP configurations remotely is through SSH pre-diagnostic reconnaissance. It gathers environment data including PHP version, configuration settings, and active themes to quickly understand the server environment before running a full site audit.

Why use pre-diagnostic reconnaissance before running a full WordPress site audit?▼

Use pre-diagnostic reconnaissance before a full WordPress site audit to optimize the diagnostic process and narrow focus areas. Gathering environment data, recent changes, and server health metrics beforehand helps pinpoint issues quickly and informs the selection of subsequent diagnostic skills.

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