This skill should be used when the user says "retriever ping", "test retriever", "is retriever installed", or "check retriever". Confirms the Retriever plugin is installed and responding.
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---
name: ping
description: >
This skill should be used when the user says "retriever ping",
"test retriever", "is retriever installed", or "check retriever".
Confirms the Retriever plugin is installed and responding.
metadata:
version: "1.1.17"
---
> Operates under `retriever:routing`. If the user's intent actually fits a different tier — another `retriever:*` skill, a Tier 2 slash, a Tier 3 `tools.py` subcommand, or (last resort) direct DB access — stop and re-route against the ladder before continuing.
# Retriever Ping
Reply in plain text with exactly this structure, substituting `<version>` with the value of `metadata.version` from this skill's frontmatter:
```
Retriever plugin smoke test OK.
Version: 1.1.17
Skill: ping
```
If the user supplied additional context, add one extra line:
```
Note: <user's context>
```
Keep the response short. Do not use tools.
