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ssh_systemctl_status

Check systemd unit status on remote hosts via SSH.

6|Updated Apr 17, 2026
Search Tags:#remote access#system monitoring#remote server#status check#systemd
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-systemctl-status
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Skill: ssh_systemctl_status
Source: https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp/tree/main/skills/ssh-systemctl-status
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Nightreaver/python-ssh-mcp --skill ssh-systemctl-status

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides the ability to view the status of a systemd unit on a remote host, offering insights into the unit's operational state and health.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systemd Unit Status: Retrieve the status of a specified systemd unit, including its active state and relevant log lines.
  • Remote Host Access: Interact with remote hosts to execute the systemctl status command.
  • Use Case: When you need to quickly determine if a service on a remote server is running and in what state, this Skill can provide the necessary information.

Quick Start

Query the status of the 'nginx.service' on the remote host 'web01' using the command: ssh_systemctl_status(host="web01", unit="nginx.service").

Frequently Asked Questions about ssh_systemctl_status

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check the status of a systemd unit on a remote host?▼

To check a systemd unit on a remote host, execute the systemctl status command via SSH. This retrieves the unit's active state and relevant log lines, providing structured information for monitoring and troubleshooting remote servers.

Can I view systemctl status output for a remote server without logging in directly?▼

Yes, you can retrieve systemctl status output for a remote server without a direct interactive login. The approach executes the status command over SSH and parses the output to report the service's operational state and health.

What is the best way to monitor if a service is running on a remote Linux server?▼

The best way to monitor a service on a remote Linux server is querying its systemd unit status. This checks the active state and relevant log lines of the specified unit to determine if it is currently running.

Does checking a remote systemd unit status require any special dependencies?▼

Checking a remote systemd unit status requires no special dependencies. It relies on standard SSH remote access to the host and executes the native systemctl status command to parse the operational state of the specified unit.

What information do I get from parsing the systemctl status output of a remote host?▼

Parsing the systemctl status output of a remote host provides structured information about the unit's operational state. This includes the active state of the service and relevant log lines to help troubleshoot system health.

Why is my systemd service status check failing on a remote host?▼

A systemd service status check on a remote host may fail if SSH access is blocked or the specified unit name is incorrect. The command parses systemctl output, so ensuring valid remote host connectivity and exact unit names is required.

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