This skill provides comprehensive system administration and monitoring tools through x-cmd CLI, including process management, macOS system utilities, network configuration, disk health monitoring, and storage analysis. This skill should be used when users need to perform system administration tasks, monitor system performance, manage network configurations, or troubleshoot system issues from command line interfaces.
This skill provides comprehensive system administration and monitoring tools through x-cmd CLI, including process management, macOS system utilities, network configuration, disk health monitoring, and storage analysis. This skill should be used when users need to perform system administration tasks, monitor system performance, manage network configurations, or troubleshoot system issues from command line interfaces.
x-cmd System Administration Tools
Overview
This skill provides professional system administration and monitoring capabilities through the x-cmd ecosystem. The tools enable system administrators, developers, and power users to manage processes, monitor system health, configure network settings, and analyze storage directly from the terminal.
Available Tools
Process Management (ps)
Enhanced process monitoring and management with interactive interfaces.
Usage: x ps [flags]
Key features:
Interactive CSV application for process viewing
FZF-based interactive process selection
Multiple output formats (CSV, TSV, JSON)
Process data conversion utilities
Examples:
x ps - Interactive process viewer
x ps fz - FZF-based process selection
x ps --csv - CSV format output
ps -ef | x ps --tojson - Convert process data to JSON
macOS System Utilities (mac)
Comprehensive macOS management and automation tools.
Usage: x mac [subcommand]
Key subcommands:
info - Display system information
battery - Battery status and health
disk - Disk management
vol - Volume control
lock - Desktop lock screen
sleep - Enter sleep mode
net - Network management
wifi - Wi-Fi configuration
Examples:
x mac info - Display system information
x mac b - Get battery information
x mac vol set 24 - Set output volume to 24%
x mac lock - Lock desktop
x mac net test - Test network quality
Network Configuration (ip)
Advanced IP address management and network analysis.
Usage: x ip [subcommand]
Key subcommands:
ls - List all local IP addresses
geolite - IP geolocation lookup
config - Network interface configuration
addr - IP address information
cidr - CIDR network calculations
map - Active host discovery
tcp-portscan - TCP port scanning
Examples:
x ip - List all local IP addresses
x ip geolite 8.8.8.8 - Get IP geolocation
x ip map - Discover active hosts in network
x ip tcp-portscan - TCP port discovery
Disk Health Monitoring (smart)
SMART disk health monitoring and analysis.
Usage: x smart [flags] [device]
Key features:
Interactive disk selection interface
Comprehensive SMART data display
Root privilege handling automation
Integration with AI analysis tools
Examples:
x smart - Interactive disk health viewer
x smart -a /dev/disk0 - Display all SMART info for disk0
x smart -a /dev/disk0 | @gemini generate a report - AI-generated disk health report
x smart : disk health - Search disk health information
Storage Analysis (df)
Enhanced disk space monitoring with multiple output formats.
Usage: x df [flags]
Key features:
Automatic TUI/TSV output based on terminal type
Multiple output formats (CSV, TSV, TUI)
Cross-platform compatibility
Interactive table interface
Examples:
x df - Auto-detect output format (TUI/TSV)
x df --csv - CSV format output
x df --tsv - TSV format output
x df --app - Interactive TUI application
System Administration Use Cases
System Monitoring
Use x ps for real-time process monitoring
Use x df for disk space analysis
Use x mac info for system health overview
Use x smart for disk health monitoring
Network Management
Use x ip ls for network interface analysis
Use x ip geolite for IP geolocation
Use x ip map for network discovery
Use x mac net for macOS network management
System Maintenance
Use x mac disk for disk management
Use x mac trash for system cleanup
Use x mac battery for power management
Use x mac vol for audio control
Security and Access Control
Use x mac lock for workstation security
Use x mac tidsudo for TouchID authentication
Use x mac fw for firewall management
Use x mac sshd for SSH server configuration
Installation and Setup
Prerequisites
x-cmd CLI installed
Appropriate system permissions
Internet connection (for geolocation and search features)
Platform-Specific Requirements
macOS
Most x mac commands work natively
Some features require administrator privileges
TouchID integration available for supported systems
Linux
x smart automatically handles sudo privileges
Network tools work across distributions
Process management compatible with standard Linux ps
Windows
Limited macOS-specific functionality
Network and process tools available
Storage analysis works across platforms
Configuration
Process Management
x ps --help# View all available options
macOS System
x mac aliasenable m # Set alias for quick access
Network Tools
x ip --help# View network analysis options
Integration with Other Tools
Data Processing
Pipe output to x jq for JSON processing
Use with @zh for Chinese translation
Export to CSV/TSV for spreadsheet analysis
AI Integration
Use @gemini for AI-powered analysis
Generate reports from system data
Get recommendations for system optimization
Automation
Combine with shell scripts for automated monitoring
Schedule regular system health checks
Create custom system administration workflows
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Permission errors: Ensure appropriate privileges for system commands
Network connectivity: Check internet connection for geolocation services
Device detection: Verify disk devices are accessible for SMART monitoring
Platform compatibility: Some tools are macOS-specific
Performance Optimization
Use specific queries rather than broad searches
Cache results when appropriate for monitoring
Use interactive interfaces for complex analysis
System-Specific Considerations
macOS: Some commands require SIP (System Integrity Protection) considerations
