Restart a stopped service

Find why a service stopped, then bring it back.

ServersStep by step

The prompt

Check the status of the service called myapp. If it is not running, show the last 50 log lines, explain why it stopped, and restart it after I confirm. Then check it is running.

How to use it

Make sure Shellway is connected in ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor.
Paste the prompt and change the folder names or paths to match your computer.
Review the plan your AI shows before you confirm any changes.

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