kubernetes

name	kubernetes
description	Kubectl commands, Kubernetes manifests, cluster management, resource operations, and debugging k8s workloads

Kubernetes Management

Use this skill when working with Kubernetes clusters, resources, or kubectl operations.

Activation Triggers

Activate this skill when the user mentions:

• kubectl commands or Kubernetes resources
• Cluster management operations
• Pod, deployment, service operations
• Manifest creation or debugging
• Kubeconfig management
• Kubernetes troubleshooting

Capabilities

This skill provides:

• Kubectl command assistance and best practices
• Kubernetes manifest generation and validation
• Cluster debugging and troubleshooting
• Resource management optimization
• Security and RBAC guidance
• Custom resource operations

Available Tools

• kubectl: Primary Kubernetes CLI tool with custom aliases
• git: For manifest version control
• nvim: For editing YAML manifests
• curl: For API testing and health checks

Context Awareness

Directory Structure

• Look for Kubernetes manifests in current directory
• Check for kustomization files
• Identify if in a k8s project structure

User Environment

• User has extensive kubectl aliases configured
• Custom kubeconfig management setup
• Prefers CLI-based workflows
• Security-conscious approach (RBAC, least privilege)

Common Operations

Resource Management

• Creating and managing pods, deployments, services
• Scaling and updating deployments
• Configmap and secret management
• Persistent volume operations

Debugging and Troubleshooting

• Pod logs and events analysis
• Network connectivity issues
• Resource quota and limit problems
• RBAC permission debugging

Manifest Operations

• YAML generation and validation
• Kustomize operations
• Helm chart management
• GitOps workflow support

Best Practices to Follow

• Always check current context before operations
• Use namespaces appropriately
• Follow security best practices (RBAC, network policies)
• Validate manifests before applying
• Use labels and selectors effectively
• Implement proper resource limits and requests