A comprehensive diagnostic utility for resolving Linux service failures, permission errors, and web server misconfigurations through structured log analysis.
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1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install linux-service-triage
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install linux-service-triage using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Linux Service Triage?
The Linux Service Triage skill is an essential technical utility for developers and sysadmins leveraging Openclaw Skills to maintain server uptime. It streamlines the debugging process for systemd units, PM2 processes, and Nginx reverse proxies by synthesizing raw log data and status outputs into actionable intelligence. This skill provides a structured methodology to identify the root cause of service failures, ensuring that issues like port conflicts or permission denials are resolved with surgical precision.
By incorporating this skill into your workflow, you can transform fragmented journalctl logs and configuration snippets into clear triage reports. Whether you are troubleshooting a 502 Bad Gateway or ensuring a custom script survives a reboot via systemd, this skill guides you through the entire validation path from the application layer to DNS resolution, making Openclaw Skills a vital part of your DevOps toolkit.
Linux Service Triage Use Cases
- Diagnosing why a systemd or PM2 service is failing by analyzing recent logs and status outputs.
- Resolving directory and file permission issues that prevent services from reading or writing data.
- Setting up and troubleshooting Nginx reverse proxies to ensure correct upstream port forwarding and TLS sanity.
- Generating persistent systemd service files for scripts to ensure they automatically restart after a reboot.
- Validating the complete network path for web applications, from local listening ports to DNS resolution.
How Linux Service Triage Works
- The skill identifies the target service name and determines if the user has authorized diagnostic actions or active fixes.
- It analyzes gathered evidence, such as systemctl status outputs and recent log excerpts, to identify error patterns.
- The failure is classified into technical categories like configuration errors, dependency issues, or port conflicts.
- A minimal fix plan is generated, prioritizing safety and least-privilege changes.
- For web-facing applications, the skill validates the full path including application status, Nginx proxy blocks, and DNS records.
- A structured verification and rollback plan is provided to ensure the service returns to a healthy state without side effects.
Linux Service Triage Setup
To utilize this skill within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure your environment allows for log inspection and service status checks.
# Check the status of your systemd service
systemctl status <service-name>
# Or for PM2 managed applications
pm2 logs <app-name> --lines 50
Provide the resulting output to the agent to begin the triage process. No additional software installation is required beyond the standard agent environment.
Linux Service Triage Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its findings into a standardized Triage Report to ensure clear communication and documentation:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptom | The primary error message or observed misbehavior. |
| Evidence | Specific log snippets or status data provided for analysis. |
| Most Likely Cause | The technical root cause identified from the evidence. |
| Fix Plan | A step-by-step strategy to resolve the issue safely. |
| Verification | Methods to confirm the service is functioning correctly post-fix. |
| Rollback | Instructions to revert changes if the fix does not behave as expected. |
Linux Service Triage Advanced Features
- Multi-layer network validation covering application ports, Nginx configs, and DNS settings.
- Automated configuration syntax checking using tools like
nginx -tbefore recommending reloads. - Deep filesystem permission analysis for complex service data directories.
- Custom systemd unit file generation with best practices for security and persistence.
- Integration with Openclaw Skills for automated recovery workflows and health monitoring.
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