Debian Linux Triage

From the author

Triage and resolve Debian Linux issues with apt, systemd, and AppArmor-aware guidance.

— the description by benjisho

AutoGineer summary

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The Debian Linux Triage skill acts as an expert assistant for diagnosing and fixing technical problems within a Debian environment. It guides users through a structured troubleshooting process, leveraging standard system administration tools like systemctl, journalctl, apt, and dpkg. The skill ensures that remediation steps are safe, verifiable, and aware of security layers like AppArmor, providing a clear path from initial problem identification to final system validation.

What it does

Confirms the specific Debian release and environment context.
Generates a structured, step-by-step triage plan for system issues.
Provides ready-to-use commands for system administration and package management.
Includes validation steps to confirm the success of applied fixes.
Offers guidance on AppArmor and firewall considerations during troubleshooting.
Outlines rollback or cleanup procedures to ensure system stability.

When to use it

When encountering service failures or system errors on a Debian-based server.
When needing to debug package installation or dependency issues via apt.
When investigating system logs to identify the root cause of a performance or stability problem.
When applying configuration changes that require careful verification and potential rollback.

Advantages

Reduces manual effort by providing a systematic approach to Linux troubleshooting.
Ensures commands are tailored to the Debian ecosystem.
Promotes safe practices by including verification and rollback steps.
Addresses security-sensitive components like AppArmor during the resolution process.

Usage examples

“My Nginx service is failing to start on Debian 12.”: The agent will provide a triage plan using systemctl status and journalctl to identify the error, followed by specific commands to check configuration syntax and AppArmor profiles.
“I am getting dependency errors while running apt upgrade.”: The agent will guide you through using dpkg and apt to identify broken packages, resolve conflicts, and verify the system state after the fix.

Install

Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/github/debian-linux-triage/download

Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

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

Documentation by benjisho

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

Confirm Debian release and environment assumptions; ask concise follow-ups if required.
Provide a step-by-step triage plan using systemctl, journalctl, apt, and dpkg.
Offer remediation steps with copy-paste-ready commands.
Include verification commands after each major change.
Note AppArmor or firewall considerations if relevant.
Provide rollback or cleanup steps.

Output Format

Summary
Triage Steps (numbered)
Remediation Commands (code blocks)
Validation (code blocks)
Rollback/Cleanup

Files

ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer1.1 KiB
LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer1.0 KiB
SKILL.md961 B

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: GitHub Copilot

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