powerskills-system

Windows system commands and info via PowerShell. Execute shell commands, get system info (hostname, OS, uptime), list top processes, read environment variables. Use when needing to run commands, check system status, or inspect the Windows environment.

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Best use case

powerskills-system is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Windows system commands and info via PowerShell. Execute shell commands, get system info (hostname, OS, uptime), list top processes, read environment variables. Use when needing to run commands, check system status, or inspect the Windows environment.

Teams using powerskills-system 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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/system/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/skills/main/skills/aloth/powerskills/skills/system/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/system/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How powerskills-system Compares

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Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Windows system commands and info via PowerShell. Execute shell commands, get system info (hostname, OS, uptime), list top processes, read environment variables. Use when needing to run commands, check system status, or inspect the Windows environment.

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.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# PowerSkills — System

Shell commands, process management, system info.

## Requirements

- PowerShell 5.1+

## Actions

```powershell
.\powerskills.ps1 system <action> [--params]
```

| Action | Params | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| `exec` | `--command "whoami" [--timeout 30]` | Run a PowerShell command |
| `info` | | System info: hostname, OS, user, domain, arch, uptime |
| `processes` | `--limit N` | Top processes by CPU (default: 20) |
| `env` | `--name PATH` | Get environment variable value |

## Examples

```powershell
# Run a command
.\powerskills.ps1 system exec --command "Get-Process | Select -First 5"

# System info
.\powerskills.ps1 system info

# Top 10 CPU consumers
.\powerskills.ps1 system processes --limit 10

# Check an env var
.\powerskills.ps1 system env --name COMPUTERNAME
```

## Output Fields

### info
`hostname`, `user`, `domain`, `os`, `arch`, `ps_version`, `uptime_hours`

### processes
`name`, `pid`, `cpu`, `mem_mb`

### exec
`stdout`, `stderr`, `exit_code`

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