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Debian Linux Triage

Diagnose and fix Debian Linux problems using apt, systemd, and AppArmor-aware steps.

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Repository
github/awesome-copilot
Stars
40,703
Licence
MIT
Files
1 file

What it does

Once installed, the agent approaches Debian Linux problems like an experienced Debian administrator. It first confirms your Debian release and setup, then lays out a numbered troubleshooting plan using standard tools such as systemctl, journalctl, apt and dpkg. It gives copy-paste commands for fixes, checks that each change worked, and notes AppArmor or firewall issues where relevant. It also includes steps to undo changes. The skill only shapes the agent's guidance; it contains no code of its own.

Great for

  • System administrators maintaining Debian or Ubuntu-style servers who want structured troubleshooting
  • Developers whose Linux service fails to start and who need help reading logs
  • People new to Debian who want commands explained with verification and rollback steps

Skip it if

  • Non-Debian distributions such as Fedora or Arch, where package names and tools differ (the skill is Debian-specific)
  • Production systems where commands are run without review, since fixes such as package removal or service changes can cause outages or data loss if applied blindly
  • Situations needing guaranteed correctness for critical infrastructure, because the output is AI-generated advice that must be checked

Try asking

  • “My nginx service won't start on Debian 12. Here is the journalctl output; help me triage it.”
  • “apt upgrade is failing with dependency errors on my Debian server. Walk me through fixing it with a rollback plan.”
  • “AppArmor seems to be blocking my app from reading its config file. How do I diagnose and allow it safely?”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Debian Linux TriageInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 1 original files, the MIT licence and an attribution note.

    debian-linux-triage.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip debian-linux-triage.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip debian-linux-triage.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • Provide your Debian release (for example, from /etc/os-release) and the exact error messages or log lines so the agent can give targeted commands.
  • Review every remediation command before running it, especially those that remove packages, edit system configs, or restart services on a live machine.
  • State constraints such as 'do not restart the database' or 'no downtime allowed' in the input so the plan respects them.

What's inside

  • SKILL.md

Redistributed unmodified from github/awesome-copilot under the MIT licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.