Can I monitor hardware resources with this skill?

Yes, it features scripts to monitor CPU usage, disk space, and memory, including logic to trigger alerts when thresholds are exceeded.

Does it support remote server operations?

Absolutely, it provides established patterns for remote backups using rsync and remote script execution via SSH.

Can I use these scripts for database backups?

Yes, the skill includes specialized templates for MySQL/MariaDB backups using mysqldump with integrated Gzip compression.

Are the security scripts safe for production use?

They utilize standard industry tools like OpenSSL for encryption, though it is always recommended to review and test scripts in a staging environment before full deployment.

How do I schedule these scripts to run automatically?

The skill includes specific patterns for setting up cron jobs, allowing you to automate task execution at specific daily or hourly intervals.

Production Linux Shell Scripting

Name: Production Linux Shell Scripting
Author: zebbern

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates Linux system administration with production-ready shell script templates for backups, monitoring, and security.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive library of optimized Bash scripts designed for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and security professionals. It covers essential infrastructure tasks including automated database backups, real-time resource monitoring, user account management, and security operations like file encryption. Whether you need to set up a system health check, analyze web server logs, or automate repetitive file operations, this skill offers reliable, building-block patterns for modern Linux environments.

Key Features

Security-focused scripts for password generation and AES-256 encryption
2,883 GitHub stars
Network connectivity and website uptime checkers
Automated local and remote backup solutions with rotation logic
Automated user management and password expiry auditing
System resource monitoring for CPU, disk, and memory health

Use Cases

Generating detailed system health reports and web server log analysis
Configuring proactive alerts for high CPU or disk usage on production servers
Setting up scheduled cron jobs for automated database and file backups

About

Key Features

Security-focused scripts for password generation and AES-256 encryption
2,883 GitHub stars
Network connectivity and website uptime checkers
Automated local and remote backup solutions with rotation logic
Automated user management and password expiry auditing
System resource monitoring for CPU, disk, and memory health

Use Cases

Generating detailed system health reports and web server log analysis
Configuring proactive alerts for high CPU or disk usage on production servers
Setting up scheduled cron jobs for automated database and file backups