adguard-home
Manage, troubleshoot, configure, analyze, and review AdGuard Home DNS server. Use when working with AdGuard Home, DNS blocking, ad blocking, network-wide filtering, DNS queries, blocklists, client management, DHCP, or DNS rewrites. Supports REST API and SSH access.
Best use case
adguard-home is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manage, troubleshoot, configure, analyze, and review AdGuard Home DNS server. Use when working with AdGuard Home, DNS blocking, ad blocking, network-wide filtering, DNS queries, blocklists, client management, DHCP, or DNS rewrites. Supports REST API and SSH access.
Teams using adguard-home should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/adguard-home/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How adguard-home Compares
| Feature / Agent | adguard-home | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Manage, troubleshoot, configure, analyze, and review AdGuard Home DNS server. Use when working with AdGuard Home, DNS blocking, ad blocking, network-wide filtering, DNS queries, blocklists, client management, DHCP, or DNS rewrites. Supports REST API and SSH access.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# AdGuard Home Management This skill provides comprehensive management capabilities for AdGuard Home DNS server running on Ubuntu Server. ## Prerequisites Before using this skill, ensure you have: 1. **Environment variables configured** (in `.env` or shell): ```bash ADGUARD_URL=https://your-adguard-domain.local ADGUARD_USER=admin ADGUARD_PASS=your-password ADGUARD_SSH_HOST=192.168.x.x ADGUARD_SSH_USER=your-ssh-user ``` 2. **Python packages installed**: ```bash pip install requests paramiko ``` 3. **SSH key authentication** (recommended) or password access to Ubuntu server ## Quick Reference ### API Authentication All API calls use HTTP Basic Auth: ```bash curl -u "$ADGUARD_USER:$ADGUARD_PASS" "$ADGUARD_URL/control/status" ``` ### Common Tasks | Task | API Endpoint | Method | |------|--------------|--------| | Get status | `/control/status` | GET | | Get DNS info | `/control/dns_info` | GET | | Query log | `/control/querylog` | GET | | Get stats | `/control/stats` | GET | | List clients | `/control/clients` | GET | | Filter status | `/control/filtering/status` | GET | | Clear cache | `/control/cache_clear` | POST | ## Core Management Tasks ### 1. Status & Health Check Check AdGuard Home status: ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py status ``` Or via curl: ```bash curl -u "$ADGUARD_USER:$ADGUARD_PASS" "$ADGUARD_URL/control/status" ``` ### 2. Query Log Analysis Analyze DNS queries to troubleshoot issues: ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py querylog --limit 100 --search "blocked" ``` Filter by response status: `all`, `filtered`, `blocked`, `blocked_safebrowsing`, `blocked_parental`, `whitelisted`, `rewritten`, `safe_search`, `processed` ### 3. Filter Management **View current filters:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py filters ``` **Add a blocklist:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py add-filter --name "My List" --url "https://example.com/blocklist.txt" ``` **Add custom filtering rule:** ```bash # Block domain ||ads.example.com^ # Allow domain (whitelist) @@||allowed.example.com^ # Block with regex /ads[0-9]+\.example\.com/ ``` ### 4. Client Management **List all clients:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py clients ``` **Add/configure client:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py add-client --name "Living Room TV" --ids "192.168.1.50" ``` ### 5. DNS Rewrites **List rewrites:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py rewrites ``` **Add rewrite:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py add-rewrite --domain "myserver.local" --answer "192.168.1.100" ``` ### 6. Statistics & Analytics **Get statistics:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py stats ``` **Reset statistics:** ```python python scripts/adguard_api.py reset-stats ``` ## SSH Server Management For tasks requiring direct server access: ### Service Management ```bash # Check service status ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "systemctl status AdGuardHome" # Restart service ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "sudo systemctl restart AdGuardHome" # View logs ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "sudo journalctl -u AdGuardHome -n 100" ``` ### Configuration File Location: `/opt/AdGuardHome/AdGuardHome.yaml` ```bash # Backup config ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "sudo cp /opt/AdGuardHome/AdGuardHome.yaml /opt/AdGuardHome/AdGuardHome.yaml.bak" # View config ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "sudo cat /opt/AdGuardHome/AdGuardHome.yaml" ``` ### Update AdGuard Home ```bash ssh $ADGUARD_SSH_USER@$ADGUARD_SSH_HOST "cd /opt/AdGuardHome && sudo ./AdGuardHome -s stop && sudo ./AdGuardHome --update && sudo ./AdGuardHome -s start" ``` ## Troubleshooting Guide See [troubleshooting.md](troubleshooting.md) for common issues and solutions including: - DNS resolution failures - Clients not using AdGuard Home - High latency issues - Blocklist update failures - Service startup problems ## Best Practices See [best-practices.md](best-practices.md) for configuration recommendations including: - Recommended upstream DNS servers - Optimal blocklist selection - Security hardening - Performance tuning - Backup strategies ## API Reference See [reference.md](reference.md) for complete API endpoint documentation. ## Example Workflows ### Investigate Blocked Request 1. Check query log for the blocked domain 2. Identify which filter blocked it 3. Add whitelist rule if false positive 4. Clear DNS cache 5. Test resolution ### Add New Device with Custom Settings 1. Identify device IP/MAC 2. Create client configuration 3. Set custom upstream DNS if needed 4. Configure blocked services 5. Set parental controls if applicable ### Security Audit 1. Review client list for unknown devices 2. Check query log for suspicious domains 3. Verify safebrowsing is enabled 4. Review TLS configuration 5. Check for software updates
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