unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis

Diagnose Unix Domain Socket and pipe failures using ss, lsof, and strace.

3|2|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openeuler-mirror/witty-diagnosis-agent --skill unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis
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Skill: unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis
Source: https://github.com/openeuler-mirror/witty-diagnosis-agent/tree/main/skills/unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openeuler-mirror/witty-diagnosis-agent --skill unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves complex IPC communication issues, such as connection refusals, process hangs, and unexpected exits, by providing a systematic, three-layer diagnostic approach for Unix Domain Sockets and pipes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-Layer Analysis: Automatically drills down from system-level status to type-specific classification and code-level root cause analysis.
  • Automated Branching: Executes specialized diagnostic scripts based on detected symptoms like backlog saturation, abstract socket conflicts, or SIGPIPE errors.
  • Use Case: When a service reports ECONNREFUSED or hangs in a D-state, this skill identifies whether the issue is a full listen backlog, a pipe buffer bottleneck, or a missing signal handler, providing actionable remediation steps.

Quick Start

Use the unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis skill to analyze the system state and identify the root cause for the process with PID 1234.

Frequently Asked Questions about unix-socket-pipe-diagnosis

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

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How do I diagnose a Unix domain socket connection refused error in Linux?

To diagnose a Unix domain socket connection refused error, this skill correlates system-level metrics with process file descriptor states to identify root causes like full listen backlogs or abstract socket conflicts.

What causes a Linux process to hang in D-state during pipe communication?

A process hangs in D-state during pipe communication when write-side blocking occurs due to pipe buffer bottlenecks, which this skill identifies by analyzing process file descriptor states and system metrics.

Why does my Linux process terminate unexpectedly when writing to a closed pipe?

Unexpected process termination when writing to a closed pipe is caused by SIGPIPE errors, which this skill diagnoses by checking for missing signal handlers and correlating system-level metrics with process states.

How do I automatically identify the root cause of an IPC failure using standard Linux utilities?

To automatically identify IPC failure root causes, this skill uses standard Linux utilities like ss, lsof, and strace to execute a three-layer diagnostic approach correlating system status with process file descriptors.

Can I use standard diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot backlog saturation in Unix domain sockets?

Yes, you can troubleshoot backlog saturation in Unix domain sockets using standard utilities like ss and lsof, which this skill orchestrates to execute specialized diagnostic scripts based on detected symptoms.

What are the limitations of automated diagnosis for Linux IPC environments?

Automated diagnosis for Linux IPC environments targets specific scenarios like connection refusals, write-side blocking, and signal-induced terminations, requiring standard utilities like ss, lsof, and strace to correlate system metrics with process states.