hermit-doctor

Run seven read-only health checks on a hermit installation and write a doctor report.

69|12|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill hermit-doctor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: hermit-doctor
Source: https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit/tree/main/plugins/claude-code-hermit/skills/hermit-doctor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gtapps/claude-code-hermit --skill hermit-doctor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnosing a hermit installation can be time-consuming and error-prone. This Skill quickly surfaces configuration gaps, hook issues, state integrity problems, cost anomalies, and permission misconfigurations so you can diagnose issues before a release or after suspicious behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Seven read-only health checks run against the current hermit install (config, hooks, state, cost, proposals, dependencies, permissions) and produce a concise summary.
  • It writes a doctor report to .claude-code-hermit/state/doctor-report.json and appends a summary to SHELL.md for traceability.
  • It supports pre-flight diagnostics to validate readiness before deployment and after incidents, reducing debugging time.

Quick Start

Run the doctor checks to generate the seven-point health report for your hermit installation.

Frequently Asked Questions about hermit-doctor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I diagnose a hermit installation before a release?▼

To diagnose a hermit installation, run the doctor checks to execute seven read-only health checks that validate configuration, hooks, state, cost, proposals, dependencies, and permissions. This generates a health report to ensure release readiness.

What is the best way to run a health check on my hermit configuration?▼

Running a health check on your hermit configuration involves executing the seven-point doctor diagnostic, which safely validates config, hooks, state, and permissions in read-only mode, writing a deterministic report to the state directory.

Can I validate hermit hooks and permissions without modifying the installation?▼

Yes, you can validate hermit hooks and permissions safely because the doctor diagnostic applies read-only validation with deterministic output. It surfaces configuration gaps and permission misconfigurations without altering the installation.

Why does my hermit installation show suspicious behavior after deployment?▼

Suspicious behavior after deployment can be diagnosed by running the seven doctor health checks to surface state integrity problems, cost anomalies, and hook issues. The checks generate a report and log an auditing summary to isolate the problem.

Where does the hermit doctor report get saved for traceability?▼

The hermit doctor report gets saved to .claude-code-hermit/state/doctor-report.json, and a summary is appended to SHELL.md for traceability and auditing, providing a concise overview of the seven health checks.

Do I need any dependencies installed to run hermit diagnostics?▼

No dependencies are required to run hermit diagnostics. The doctor checks operate independently to validate the installation's configuration, state, and permissions, producing a deterministic health report without external dependencies.