ramflush

Purge RAM caches and generate a performance report for a Linux VPS.

10|3|Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS --skill ramflush
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: ramflush
Source: https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS/tree/main/skills/ramflush
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentik-os/OmegaOS --skill ramflush

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Purges RAM caches and generates a performance report for a VPS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Purges kernel RAM caches (pagecache, dentries, inodes) safely.
  • Generates a before/after RAM usage report including top RAM/CPU consumers and load averages.
  • Provides a simple on-demand maintenance workflow for Linux VPS under memory pressure.

Quick Start

Run the RAM flush script as root to purge caches and generate a performance report.

Frequently Asked Questions about ramflush

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely purge RAM caches on a Linux VPS?▼

To safely purge RAM caches on a Linux VPS, run the script as root to clear pagecache, dentries, and inodes via drop_caches. It generates a before and after memory usage report to ensure system stability.

Why does my Linux VPS experience high memory pressure and how can I clear it?▼

High memory pressure on a Linux VPS often results from accumulated kernel caches. Clear it by dropping RAM caches, which optionally triggers memory compaction and reports top RAM consumers to identify problematic processes.

When should I drop caches to free up memory on a Linux server?▼

Drop caches to free up memory on a Linux server during high memory pressure, before running heavy workloads, or after system changes. This assesses memory health and identifies top RAM and CPU processes affecting performance.

Can I see which processes consume the most RAM after clearing memory caches?▼

Yes, you can see which processes consume the most RAM after clearing memory caches because the script generates a performance report detailing top RAM and CPU consumers alongside system load averages.

Does purging kernel pagecache affect running applications on my VPS?▼

Purging kernel pagecache safely frees memory without affecting running applications on a VPS, though temporary disk I/O may increase as cached data is reloaded. The script includes optional memory compaction to manage fragmentation.