ssh-host-healthcheck

Check SSH host reachability, alert breaches, disk usage, and process status.

6|Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-host-healthcheck
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ssh-host-healthcheck
Source: https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp/tree/main/runbooks/ssh-host-healthcheck
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-host-healthcheck

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized process to check the health of an SSH host, identifying common issues such as network reachability, alert breaches, disk usage, and process status.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Host Reachability: Checks if the host is reachable and its identity is verified.
  • Alert Threshold Check: Evaluates if the host has breached any configured alert thresholds.
  • Baseline Metrics: Gather and evaluate uptime, disk usage, and process information.
  • Interpretation & Escalation: Offers guidance on interpreting results and where to escalate if needed.
  • Use Case: Regularly run this Skill to ensure that all your SSH hosts are operating within expected parameters and to proactively identify potential issues.

Quick Start

Run the ssh-host-healthcheck skill to assess the health of your SSH host 'web01'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ssh-host-healthcheck

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check SSH host health and monitor disk usage remotely?

This Skill standardizes SSH host health checks by evaluating network reachability, alert thresholds, disk usage, and process status. It requires SSH access and alert configuration in a hosts.toml file.

What metrics are included in a standard SSH host healthcheck?

A standard SSH host healthcheck evaluates network reachability, alert threshold breaches, uptime, disk usage, and process status. It provides guidance on interpreting these results and escalating issues if needed.

Do I need to configure alerts before running an SSH host healthcheck?

Yes, configuring alert thresholds in a hosts.toml file is required before running the healthcheck. The process evaluates whether the host has breached these configured alert thresholds during the check.

How do I identify potential issues during regular system maintenance over SSH?

To identify potential issues during regular system maintenance, run an SSH healthcheck to evaluate reachability, alert breaches, disk usage, and process status. This proactively identifies anomalies in network environments.

Can I automate proactive issue identification for multiple network environments?

You can automate proactive issue identification by regularly running this healthcheck across your network environments. It standardizes the evaluation of host reachability, disk usage, and process status to alert you of potential issues.

What is the best way to interpret SSH host healthcheck results for escalation?

The best way to interpret SSH host healthcheck results is to review the gathered baseline metrics and alert breach status. The healthcheck process offers guidance on interpreting these results and identifies where to escalate if needed.