sysadmin-toolbox

Recommend CLI tools and shell one-liners for system administration and incident troubleshooting.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/billyfranklim1/claude-skills --skill sysadmin-toolbox-billyfranklim1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: sysadmin-toolbox
Source: https://github.com/billyfranklim1/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/sysadmin-toolbox/skills/sysadmin-toolbox
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/billyfranklim1/claude-skills --skill sysadmin-toolbox-billyfranklim1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Quickly finding the right CLI tool or concise shell one-liner during incidents, troubleshooting, or routine system administration so engineers can diagnose and remediate issues faster without searching multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Curated recommendations for network debugging, DNS, SSL/TLS checks, log analysis, process inspection, and container troubleshooting.
  • Practical, copyable shell one-liners and explanations for tasks like checking open ports, tracing routes, capturing packets, finding large files, and tailing logs.
  • On-demand references that provide deeper context for tools, safe usage notes, and suggestions for web-based utilities during security audits or performance triage.
  • Use case: during an outage, obtain the most relevant commands to identify whether the problem is DNS, network, or the application process and act quickly.

Quick Start

Ask the sysadmin-toolbox to recommend the best command and a concise one-liner to diagnose why port 443 on example.com is unreachable.

Frequently Asked Questions about sysadmin-toolbox

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly diagnose why a port is unreachable during a network outage?

Shell one-liners for network debugging let you check open ports, trace routes, and capture packets to identify whether a port is unreachable due to DNS, network, or application process issues. The toolbox provides curated commands to act quickly during incidents.

What is the best way to check SSL/TLS certificate details from the command line?

SSL/TLS troubleshooting commands provide concise shell one-liners to retrieve certificate details, verify chains, and inspect handshake protocols. You get copyable commands with explanations and safe usage notes for routine maintenance or security audits.

How do I find large files and inspect process logs for performance triage?

Process and log analysis one-liners help you find large files, tail logs, and inspect running processes for performance triage. The toolbox supplies practical commands to rapidly identify resource bottlenecks during operational troubleshooting.

Can I get one-liner commands for container troubleshooting without running destructive actions?

Container troubleshooting commands offer safe, copyable one-liners for inspecting container states and logs without executing destructive actions. You receive guidance on which CLI tools to use and references for deeper context during incident response.

Does this toolbox recommend web-based utilities for DNS troubleshooting?

Yes, the toolbox provides on-demand references suggesting both CLI commands and web-based utilities for DNS troubleshooting. You get curated tool recommendations and practical shell one-liners to diagnose DNS resolution issues efficiently.

What one-liners should I use for routine security audits and system administration?

Security audit one-liners provide commands for inspecting open ports, tracing routes, and analyzing logs during routine system administration. You obtain curated CLI tool recommendations and safe usage notes to perform operational security checks.