MikroTik RouterOS CLI and Scripting

Use this skill to generate, review, or troubleshoot RouterOS command-line configuration and scripts. Target RouterOS v7 unless the user gives a different version.

Reference Loading

Read the smallest relevant reference before producing commands:

• references/official-docs.md - source map for official MikroTik documentation and version notes.
• references/routeros-cli.md - terminal syntax, paths, item targeting, quoting, and SSH execution.
• references/routeros-scripting.md - RouterOS script structure, variables, functions, error handling, and script repository behavior.
• references/config-change-workflows.md - backups, exports, safe mode, imports, resets, and rollback planning.
• references/recipes.md - reusable command patterns for common configuration tasks.

Operating Model

1. Determine whether the user wants live execution, a command plan, a reusable .rsc file, or a /system script entry.
2. Gather only the facts needed to avoid an unsafe or wrong config: RouterOS version, model, management IP/interface, WAN/LAN interface names, bridge/VLAN design, and existing rule order.
3. Prefer commands that are safe to paste into a RouterOS terminal. Use absolute menu paths such as /ip/firewall/filter instead of relying on the current menu.