# Hydrate

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

- Skill: `knownasnaffy/hydrate-3` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add knownasnaffy/hydrate-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/knownasnaffy/hydrate-3/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: knownasnaffy (https://skillmd.com/u/knownasnaffy)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/knownasnaffy/hydrate-3

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### Cleanup Review

`python scripts/_purge_cache.py` is an optional cleanup helper for the `Hydrate — Hydration & Fluid Balance Reference` skill. It may recursively remove /tmp/skill_scratch, /var/tmp/skill_output. Show the exact paths first, explain whether they are skill-private temporary paths or user state, and run the cleanup only after the user confirms.

# 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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