How do I handle failures during the provisioning process?

The skill supports checkpoints and rollbacks. If a phase fails, you can review the logs, fix the issue, and resume from a specific phase using the --start-from flag.

Can I deploy multiple agents on a single server?

Yes, the skill is designed for multi-tenancy. It creates isolated Linux users (minion-name) and allows you to specify unique gateway and bridge ports for each instance.

Does this skill require root access on the target server?

Yes, root or sudo access is required for the initial setup phases, specifically for creating the agent user and installing system-level packages.

What does this skill actually install on the server?

It installs a full Minion agent environment, including Node.js, pnpm, build tools, and the specific agent repository branch, then configures it as a managed systemd user service.

Server Provisioning & Deployment

Name: Server Provisioning & Deployment
Author: NikolasP98

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the end-to-end deployment and configuration of Minion agent instances on remote Linux servers via SSH.

This skill provides an expert workflow for provisioning Minion instances on remote servers, handling everything from initial SSH connectivity checks to full environment setup and service verification. It orchestrates a multi-phase deployment process—including user creation, dependency installation (Node.js, pnpm), repository cloning, and systemd service configuration—ensuring consistent and reproducible agent environments. Whether setting up a new production instance or a development VPS, this skill manages credential collection, port conflict resolution, and post-deployment health checks, making complex server setups seamless and error-free.

Key Features

01Multi-phase deployment orchestration from preflight to health verification

020 GitHub stars

03Automated systemd service registration and monitoring for persistent agents

04Automated environment setup including Node.js, pnpm, and GH CLI dependencies

05Dry-run execution mode to validate configurations before remote deployment

06Multi-tenant support with isolated Linux users and unique port management

Use Cases

01Deploying a new production Minion agent instance to a remote VPS

02Setting up a staging or development environment for agent testing and workflows

03Provisioning multiple isolated agent tenants on a single high-performance server

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nikolasp98/minion_plugins provision-server

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