Agent skill · operations · sickn33
linux-shell-scripting
Provide production-ready shell script templates for common Linux system administration tasks including backups, monitoring, user management, log analysis, and automation. These scripts serve as building blocks for security operations and penetration testing environments.
Why this skill is useful
Adds multiple executable shell scripts for system administration tasks that enhance automation and monitoring capabilities.
What it needs
Requires mysql-client, openssl, rsync installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 44,571 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Linux Production Shell Scripts Detailed Guide Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely. Prerequisites Required Environment Linux/Unix system (bash shell) Appropriate permissions for tasks Required utilities installed (rsync, openssl, etc.) Required Knowledge Basic bash scripting Linux file system structure System administration concepts Constraints and Limitations Always test scripts in non-production first Use absolute paths to avoid errors Quote variables to handle spaces properly Many scripts require root/sudo privileges Use bash -x script.sh for debugging When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sickn33/linux-shell-scripting