Speedtest.net
Quick Usage
python3 scripts/speedtest.py [--json] [--server SERVER_ID] [--timeout SECONDS]
Flags
| Flag | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--json |
off | Output raw JSON (download/upload/ping + server info) |
--server |
auto | Force a specific Speedtest server ID |
--timeout |
120 | Max seconds to wait for the test |
Plain text output (default)
Ping: 45.12 ms
Download: 120.45 Mbit/s
Upload: 25.33 Mbit/s
JSON output (--json)
Returns structured data including server name/location, ISP, and IP.
Prerequisites
speedtest-cli must be installed before using this skill. See setup.md for installation instructions.
If the script reports speedtest-cli not found, do not attempt automatic installation — direct the user to setup.md and let them install it manually.
Notes
- Tests connect to the nearest Ookla/Speedtest server by default.
- Results vary by server distance, network congestion, and host resources.
- For repeated monitoring, schedule via cron with JSON output and log results.