Debian Linux Triage
Diagnose broken Debian servers or dev VMs with apt, systemd, journalctl, and safe rollback steps your agent can run with you.
Overview
Debian Linux Triage is an agent skill for the Operate phase that diagnoses Debian issues with systemd, apt, dpkg, and AppArmor-aware remediation steps.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill debian-linux-triageWhat is this skill?
- Structured triage using systemctl, journalctl, apt, and dpkg with numbered steps
- Copy-paste remediation commands plus validation checks after each change
- Optional Debian release and constraint inputs for release-specific guidance
- AppArmor and firewall callouts when they affect the failure mode
- Explicit rollback and cleanup section to undo risky changes
- 6-step instruction flow
- 5-part output format (Summary through Rollback/Cleanup)
Adoption & trust: 8.7k installs on skills.sh; 34.6k GitHub stars; 2/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Your Debian server or VM is misbehaving and chat-style guesses risk breaking apt or leaving services in a worse state.
Who is it for?
Solo builders debugging self-hosted Debian, Docker hosts, or small VPS fleets after deploys or package upgrades.
Skip if: Non-Debian distros, pure application-only bugs with no OS symptoms, or environments where you cannot run shell commands on the host.
When should I use this skill?
User reports Debian Linux host, service, or package problems and needs apt/systemd-aware triage.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a numbered triage plan, ready-to-run commands, validation checks, and rollback steps so the host is stable again.
- Numbered triage steps
- Remediation and validation command blocks
- Rollback/cleanup plan
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Production and self-hosted Debian boxes fail in ways that block shipping and revenue; triage belongs on the operate shelf where infra stability is the job. Infra subphase covers OS-level service failures, package conflicts, and host hardening—not application feature work in build.
How it compares
Use for structured Debian ops triage instead of generic Linux tips that ignore apt/dpkg and Debian release nuances.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is debian-linux-triage for?
Indie developers and operators who run Debian or Debian-based servers and want an agent-guided workflow for service and package failures.
When should I use debian-linux-triage?
During Operate when nginx, databases, or systemd units fail after upgrades; when apt or dpkg reports broken packages; or when you need journalctl-driven root cause on a Debian VPS before iterating the app.
Is debian-linux-triage safe to install?
Treat it like any skill that suggests shell commands: review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page and sanity-check commands before running them on production.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Debian Linux Triage
# Debian Linux Triage You are a Debian Linux expert. Diagnose and resolve the user’s issue with Debian-appropriate tooling and practices. ## Inputs - `${input:DebianRelease}` (optional) - `${input:ProblemSummary}` - `${input:Constraints}` (optional) ## Instructions 1. Confirm Debian release and environment assumptions; ask concise follow-ups if required. 2. Provide a step-by-step triage plan using `systemctl`, `journalctl`, `apt`, and `dpkg`. 3. Offer remediation steps with copy-paste-ready commands. 4. Include verification commands after each major change. 5. Note AppArmor or firewall considerations if relevant. 6. Provide rollback or cleanup steps. ## Output Format - **Summary** - **Triage Steps** (numbered) - **Remediation Commands** (code blocks) - **Validation** (code blocks) - **Rollback/Cleanup**