# Hydrate

> Hydration reference — daily water intake, electrolytes, dehydration signs, exercise hydration, rehydration protocols. Use when planning fluid intake for health, fitness, or recovery.

- Skill: `bytesagain/hydrate` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/hydrate`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/bytesagain/hydrate/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/hydrate

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# Hydrate — Hydration & Fluid Balance Reference

Quick-reference skill for understanding hydration science, calculating fluid needs, and managing electrolyte balance for health and performance.

## When to Use

- Calculating daily water intake requirements
- Planning hydration strategies for exercise or hot weather
- Recognizing and addressing dehydration symptoms
- Understanding electrolyte balance and supplementation
- Designing rehydration protocols for illness or recovery

## Commands

### `intro`

```bash
scripts/script.sh intro
```

Overview of hydration — why water matters and how the body regulates fluids.

### `intake`

```bash
scripts/script.sh intake
```

Daily water intake guidelines — how much, when, and adjustment factors.

### `electrolytes`

```bash
scripts/script.sh electrolytes
```

Electrolyte guide — sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium roles and sources.

### `signs`

```bash
scripts/script.sh signs
```

Dehydration signs and stages — mild, moderate, severe symptoms.

### `exercise`

```bash
scripts/script.sh exercise
```

Exercise hydration — pre, during, post workout fluid and electrolyte strategies.

### `rehydrate`

```bash
scripts/script.sh rehydrate
```

Rehydration protocols — ORS formula, illness recovery, hangover recovery.

### `myths`

```bash
scripts/script.sh myths
```

Hydration myths debunked — 8 glasses, clear urine, overhydration risks.

### `checklist`

```bash
scripts/script.sh checklist
```

Daily hydration checklist and tracking tips.

### `help`

```bash
scripts/script.sh help
```

### `version`

```bash
scripts/script.sh version
```

## Configuration

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `HYDRATE_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.hydrate/) |

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