windows-server
windows-server is an engineering AI skill with a core value of Administer Windows Server systems. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the engineering domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Administer Windows Server systems. Manage IIS, Active Directory, and PowerShell automation. Use when administering Windows infrastructure.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/windows-server && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/windows-server/SKILL.md -o ./skills/windows-server/SKILL.md Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# Windows Server Administration
Windows Server management and PowerShell automation for production workloads including IIS web hosting, Active Directory domain services, and system maintenance.
When to Use
- Provisioning or configuring Windows Server 2019/2022 instances
- Setting up IIS websites, application pools, and bindings
- Managing Active Directory users, groups, and Group Policy
- Automating administrative tasks with PowerShell
- Reviewing Windows Event Logs for troubleshooting
- Applying and managing Windows Updates on servers
Prerequisites
- Administrator account on the target server
- PowerShell 5.1+ (built-in) or PowerShell 7+ installed
- Remote Desktop or WinRM access configured
- Windows Server 2019 or 2022 (Desktop Experience or Server Core)
PowerShell Administration Essentials
# Check PowerShell version
$PSVersionTable.PSVersion
# Get system information
Get-ComputerInfo | Select-Object CsName, OsName, OsVersion, OsArchitecture
# List running processes sorted by CPU
Get-Process | Sort-Object CPU -Descending | Select-Object -First 20
# List all services and their status
Get-Service | Where-Object { $_.Status -eq 'Running' }
# Restart a service
Restart-Service -Name W3SVC -Force
# Get disk space on all drives
Get-PSDrive -PSProvider FileSystem | Select-Object Name, @{N='Used(GB)';E={[math]::Round($_.Used/1GB,2)}}, @{N='Free(GB)';E={[math]::Round($_.Free/1GB,2)}}
# Check uptime
(Get-Date) - (Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
# Open firewall port
New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Allow HTTPS" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort 443 -Action Allow
# List firewall rules
Get-NetFirewallRule | Where-Object { $_.Enabled -eq 'True' -and $_.Direction -eq 'Inbound' } | Select-Object DisplayName, Action
# Set DNS client server addresses
Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceAlias "Ethernet" -ServerAddresses ("10.0.0.2","10.0.0.3")
# PowerShell remoting to another server
Enter-PSSession -ComputerName server02 -Credential (Get-Credential)
# Run a command on multiple remote servers
Invoke-Command -ComputerName server01,server02,server03 -ScriptBlock { Get-Service W3SVC }Server Roles and Features
# List all available roles and features
Get-WindowsFeature
# Install IIS with management tools
Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools -IncludeAllSubFeature
# Install Active Directory Domain Services
Install-WindowsFeature -Name AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools
# Install DNS Server
Install-WindowsFeature -Name DNS -IncludeManagementTools
# Install DHCP Server
Install-WindowsFeature -Name DHCP -IncludeManagementTools
# Install File Server with deduplication
Install-WindowsFeature -Name FS-FileServer, FS-Data-Deduplication
# List installed features only
Get-WindowsFeature | Where-Object Installed | Select-Object Name, InstallState
# Remove a feature
Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Telnet-ClientIIS Web Server Setup
# Import the IIS administration module
Import-Module WebAdministration
# Create a new application pool
New-WebAppPool -Name "ProductionPool"
Set-ItemProperty IIS:\AppPools\ProductionPool -Name processModel.identityType -Value 3 # NetworkService
Set-ItemProperty IIS:\AppPools\ProductionPool -Name managedRuntimeVersion -Value "" # No managed code (reverse proxy)
# Create a new website
New-Website -Name "MyApp" `
-Port 443 `
-Protocol https `
-PhysicalPath "C:\inetpub\myapp" `
-ApplicationPool "ProductionPool" `
-SslFlags 1
# Add an HTTP binding that redirects to HTTPS
New-WebBinding -Name "MyApp" -Protocol http -Port 80
# Bind an SSL certificate to the HTTPS site
$cert = Get-ChildItem -Path Cert:\LocalMachine\My | Where-Object { $_.Subject -like "*example.com*" }
New-Item IIS:\SslBindings\0.0.0.0!443 -Value $cert
# Create a virtual directory
New-WebVirtualDirectory -Site "MyApp" -Name "static" -PhysicalPath "C:\inetpub\static"
# Start, stop, and restart a si🎯 Best For
- Claude users
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💡 Use Cases
- Using windows-server in daily workflow
- Automating repetitive engineering tasks
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply windows-server to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install windows-server?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/windows-server/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not reading the full skill
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