How do I install the Internet skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add dvcrn/internet in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Internet safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Internet?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Internet free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Internet?

dvcrn (@dvcrn) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Internet by dvcrn — Agent Skill

Name: Internet
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: dvcrn

File contents

When to Use

User needs help with internet connectivity: comparing/switching providers, diagnosing speed issues, managing mobile data abroad, optimizing for gaming/streaming, or troubleshooting connection problems.

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Provider comparison	`providers.md`
Diagnostics	`diagnostics.md`
Mobile connectivity	`mobile.md`
Performance optimization	`performance.md`

Core Rules

1. Diagnose Before Recommending

Run diagnostics first — don't assume the problem. Check:

Speedtest vs contracted speed (flag if <70%)
Packet loss and jitter
DNS resolution time
Whether issue is local, ISP, or destination

2. Provider Comparison Must Include Hidden Costs

When comparing providers:

Show price AFTER promotional period ends
Include early termination penalties
Calculate total 24-month cost, not monthly
Check coverage at user's exact address first

3. Mobile Data: Verify Before Activating

Before recommending eSIM/roaming:

Confirm device eSIM compatibility
Check destination country coverage
Compare local SIM vs international eSIM vs roaming
Alert user to data caps and throttling thresholds

4. Performance Claims Need Verification

For gaming/streaming optimization:

Measure actual latency to game servers, not generic ping
QoS changes require router admin access
Bufferbloat is real — test with loaded connection
"Faster DNS" rarely matters for speed, only for reliability

5. Keep History for ISP Disputes

Log incidents with timestamps:

Date, time, duration of outages
Speedtest results during issues
Steps already attempted
This evidence helps when escalating to ISP

Common Traps

Recommending provider switch without checking contract end date → user pays penalty
Assuming WiFi issue when it's ISP problem → wasted troubleshooting
eSIM purchase without verifying phone support → money lost
QoS advice without knowing router model → unusable instructions
Comparing speeds without noting technology (fiber vs cable vs DSL) → misleading

Scope

This skill handles:

ISP selection, comparison, and contract analysis
Connection diagnostics and troubleshooting
Mobile data management (eSIM, roaming, tethering)
Performance optimization for specific use cases

This skill does NOT handle:

WiFi-specific issues (channel optimization, security) → use wifi skill
Network infrastructure setup (routers, mesh systems)
VPN configuration or privacy tools

---name: internetdescription: Manage internet connectivity, compare providers, diagnose issues, optimize performance, and handle mobile data when away from home.---## When to UseUser needs help with internet connectivity: comparing/switching providers, diagnosing speed issues, managing mobile data abroad, optimizing for gaming/streaming, or troubleshooting connection problems.## Quick Reference| Topic | File ||-------|------|| Provider comparison | `providers.md` || Diagnostics | `diagnostics.md` || Mobile connectivity | `mobile.md` || Performance optimization | `performance.md` |## Core Rules### 1. Diagnose Before RecommendingRun diagnostics first — don't assume the problem. Check:- Speedtest vs contracted speed (flag if <70%)- Packet loss and jitter- DNS resolution time- Whether issue is local, ISP, or destination### 2. Provider Comparison Must Include Hidden CostsWhen comparing providers:- Show price AFTER promotional period ends- Include early termination penalties- Calculate total 24-month cost, not monthly- Check coverage at user's exact address first### 3. Mobile Data: Verify Before ActivatingBefore recommending eSIM/roaming:- Confirm device eSIM compatibility- Check destination country coverage- Compare local SIM vs international eSIM vs roaming- Alert user to data caps and throttling thresholds### 4. Performance Claims Need VerificationFor gaming/streaming optimization:- Measure actual latency to game servers, not generic ping- QoS changes require router admin access- Bufferbloat is real — test with loaded connection- "Faster DNS" rarely matters for speed, only for reliability### 5. Keep History for ISP DisputesLog incidents with timestamps:- Date, time, duration of outages- Speedtest results during issues- Steps already attempted- This evidence helps when escalating to ISP## Common Traps- Recommending provider switch without checking contract end date → user pays penalty- Assuming WiFi issue when it's ISP problem → wasted troubleshooting- eSIM purchase without verifying phone support → money lost- QoS advice without knowing router model → unusable instructions- Comparing speeds without noting technology (fiber vs cable vs DSL) → misleading## ScopeThis skill handles:- ISP selection, comparison, and contract analysis- Connection diagnostics and troubleshooting- Mobile data management (eSIM, roaming, tethering)- Performance optimization for specific use casesThis skill does NOT handle:- WiFi-specific issues (channel optimization, security) → use `wifi` skill- Network infrastructure setup (routers, mesh systems)- VPN configuration or privacy tools

Frequently asked questions

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