# Restart System > Restarts the entire Astromech system (Backend API and Frontend). Use this when the system is unresponsive, after significant code changes, or when standard tools fail. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/restart-system` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/restart-system` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/restart-system/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Web & Frontend - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/restart-system --- # Restart System To restart the Astromech Backend and Frontend services, execute the following command in the **terminal**. This script will forcefully terminate existing processes on ports 13579 (API) and 24680 (Web), then launch new instances in separate console windows. **Warning**: This will momentarily disconnect the agent. ```bash python app/skills/self-maintenance/restart.py ``` --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/thebobhuff) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.