Speedtest.net

Quick Usage

python3 scripts/speedtest.py [--json] [--server SERVER_ID] [--timeout SECONDS]

Flags

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.