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Diagnose macOS resource usage, disk space, and stuck processes.

13|3|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#maintenance#docker#macos#diagnostics#homebrew#system health#resource usage
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npx skills add https://github.com/phrazzld/agent-skills --skill sysadmin-phrazzld
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sysadmin
Source: https://github.com/phrazzld/agent-skills/tree/main/core/sysadmin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phrazzld/agent-skills --skill sysadmin-phrazzld

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps diagnose and maintain the health of your macOS system by identifying resource usage issues, disk space problems, and potential system slowdowns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Diagnostics: Provides insights into CPU, memory, and disk usage.
  • Process Monitoring: Identifies resource-intensive or stuck processes.
  • Maintenance Actions: Offers safe commands for clearing caches and cleaning up Docker and Homebrew.
  • Use Case: If your system feels sluggish, run this Skill to pinpoint which applications are consuming the most resources and then use its maintenance actions to free up space and improve performance.

Quick Start

Run a system health check to identify any resource usage issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about sysadmin

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run system health diagnostics on macOS to identify resource usage issues?▼

Identify resource usage issues by running a system health check to monitor CPU, memory, and disk space. This Skill analyzes resource-intensive or stuck processes, providing insights to pinpoint exactly what is causing your macOS system slowdowns.

How do I clean up Docker and Homebrew to free up disk space on my Mac?▼

Free up disk space by executing safe maintenance actions designed to clean up Docker and Homebrew. This Skill offers targeted commands to clear caches and remove unused data, effectively improving your macOS system performance without risky manual deletion.

Why does my Mac feel sluggish and how can I identify stuck processes?▼

System sluggishness often stems from stuck processes consuming excessive memory or CPU. This Skill monitors your macOS system health, identifying specific resource-intensive applications and stuck processes so you can safely address the performance bottleneck.

Can I use this to terminate stuck processes causing memory pressure on macOS?▼

You can identify stuck processes causing memory pressure, but this Skill operates under strict constraints against terminating agent processes. It focuses on safe maintenance actions and diagnostics, providing insights into resource usage rather than force killing tasks.

Does this system maintenance Skill require any specific dependencies to run?▼

No specific dependencies are required to run this system maintenance Skill. It operates directly on macOS to perform health diagnostics, monitor disk space, and manage Homebrew and Docker cleanup without needing additional external packages or libraries.

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