sysadmin-toolboxTool discovery and shell one-liner reference for sysadmin, DevOps, and security tasks. AUTO-CONSULT this skill when the user is: troubleshooting network issues, debugging processes, analyzing logs, working with SSL/TLS, managing DNS, testing HTTP endpoints, auditing security, working with containers, writing shell scripts, or asks 'what tool should I use for X'. Source: github.com/trimstray/the-book-of-secret-knowledge
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install jdrhyne/sysadmin-toolboxCurated tool recommendations and practical shell one-liners for operational work.
Load relevant references when user is:
| File | Use When |
|------|----------|
| references/shell-oneliners.md | Need practical commands for: terminal, networking, SSL, curl, ssh, tcpdump, git, awk, sed, grep, find |
| references/cli-tools.md | Recommending CLI tools: shells, file managers, network utils, databases, security tools |
| references/web-tools.md | Web-based tools: SSL checkers, DNS lookup, performance testing, OSINT, scanners |
| references/security-tools.md | Pentesting, vulnerability scanning, exploit databases, CTF resources |
| references/shell-tricks.md | Shell scripting patterns and tricks |
mtr - traceroute + ping combinedtcpdump / tshark - packet capturenetstat / ss - connection monitoringnmap - port scanningcurl / httpie - HTTP testingdig / host - DNS queriesdnsdiag - DNS diagnosticssubfinder / amass - subdomain enumerationopenssl - certificate inspectiontestssl.sh - TLS testingsslyze - SSL scanningcertbot - Let's Encrypthtop / btop - process monitoringstrace / ltrace - syscall/library tracinglsof - open files/connectionsncdu - disk usagelnav - log navigatorGoAccess - web log analyzerangle-grinder - log slicingdive - Docker image analysisctop - container toplazydocker - Docker TUIReferences auto-refresh weekly (Sundays 5am ET) from the upstream repo:
~/clawd-duke-leto/skills/sysadmin-toolbox/scripts/refresh.shManual refresh anytime:
./scripts/refresh.sh [skill-dir]"Why is this port not responding?"
ā Load shell-oneliners.md, search for netstat/ss/lsof commands
"What's a good tool for testing SSL?"
ā Load cli-tools.md SSL section, recommend testssl.sh or sslyze
"Show me how to find large files"
ā Load shell-oneliners.md, search for find/ncdu/du commands
"I need to debug DNS resolution"
ā Load shell-oneliners.md dig section + recommend dnsdiag from cli-tools.md
Generated Mar 1, 2026
IT support teams can use this skill to quickly diagnose network connectivity issues, such as identifying open ports, analyzing traffic with tcpdump, or testing HTTP endpoints with curl. It provides ready-to-use shell one-liners and tool recommendations, reducing downtime and improving resolution times for common network problems.
Cybersecurity professionals can leverage this skill for security audits, including SSL/TLS testing, vulnerability scanning with tools like nmap, and log analysis for threat detection. It offers references to pentesting tools and one-liners for tasks like subdomain enumeration, aiding in comprehensive security assessments.
DevOps teams can utilize this skill to monitor system performance, debug processes with strace, and analyze disk usage using ncdu. It includes references for container management tools like ctop and dive, helping maintain efficient and scalable infrastructure in cloud environments.
Data center operators can apply this skill to analyze server logs with tools like lnav and GoAccess, identifying patterns or anomalies in system behavior. It provides shell tricks for slicing logs and one-liners for troubleshooting, enhancing operational visibility and incident response.
Software developers can consult this skill when writing shell scripts or needing tool recommendations for tasks like DNS debugging or SSL certificate management. It offers curated lists of CLI and web tools, streamlining development workflows and ensuring best practices in scripting and automation.
Offer a basic version of this skill for free to attract users, then charge for premium features like advanced tool recommendations, automated script generation, or integration with proprietary systems. Revenue can come from subscription fees or one-time purchases for enterprise upgrades.
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