Get the current system uptime using the native 'uptime' command. Use when: user asks about system uptime, system status, or how long the system has been running.
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name: system-uptime
description: "Get the current system uptime using the native 'uptime' command. Use when: user asks about system uptime, system status, or how long the system has been running."
---
# System Uptime Skill
Get the current system uptime using the built-in `uptime` command.
## When to Use
✅ **USE this skill when:**
- "What's the system uptime?"
- "How long has the system been running?"
- "Show system status"
- "When was the last reboot?"
## When NOT to Use
❌ **DON'T use this skill when:**
- Need detailed system metrics → use monitoring tools
- Remote system uptime → use SSH or remote monitoring
- Historical uptime data → check system logs
## Commands
### Get System Uptime
```bash
# Basic uptime
uptime
# Using the skill CLI
node uptime-cli.js
```
## Example Output
```
11:30:45 up 2 days, 4:23, 2 users, load average: 1.23, 1.15, 1.08
```
## Notes
- Uses the standard Unix `uptime` command
- Works on macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like systems
- No additional dependencies required
