How do I check my connection type?

You can use the ping command or netcheck through this skill to see if your connection is direct or relayed via DERP servers.

Does it support file transfers?

Yes, you can use Taildrop commands through this skill to send files to any device on your tailnet or receive files into specific directories.

Is it possible to manage exit nodes?

Absolutely. You can list available exit nodes, get suggestions, and configure the local machine to route traffic through a specific exit node.

What do I need to use the Tailnet-wide API features?

You need to provide a Tailscale API key and your tailnet name in the ~/.homelab-skills/.env configuration file for full API functionality.

Can I use this to share local services?

Yes, the skill supports both 'tailscale serve' for internal tailnet sharing and 'tailscale funnel' for public internet exposure.

Tailscale Network Manager

Name: Tailscale Network Manager
Author: jmagar

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Cloud Infrastructure

Manages Tailscale mesh VPN networks, device connectivity, and secure service exposure through CLI and API integrations.

The Tailscale skill empowers Claude to manage your private mesh network by combining local CLI tools with tailnet-wide API operations. It enables users to monitor device status, manage exit nodes, perform Taildrop file transfers, and securely expose local services via Tailscale Funnel. Whether you are troubleshooting connectivity, auditing your tailnet, or managing authentication keys for new servers, this skill provides a comprehensive interface for robust homelab and infrastructure networking.

Key Features

01Real-time monitoring of tailnet devices and connection status

02Automated management of Auth Keys and MagicDNS settings

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04Connectivity diagnostics including NAT checks and exit node routing

05Public service exposure with Tailscale Funnel and Serve

06Secure file transfers between devices using Taildrop

Use Cases

01Checking which homelab devices are currently online and retrieving their Tailscale IPs

02Exposing a local development server to the public internet securely via Funnel

03Generating reusable or ephemeral auth keys for provisioning new cloud servers

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jmagar/claude-homelab tailscale

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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