Troubleshooting Kubernetes
Diagnose and resolve Kubernetes cluster issues, from pod failures to resource constraints, using expert analysis.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add troubleshooting-kubernetes npx -- -y @trustedskills/troubleshooting-kubernetes
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"troubleshooting-kubernetes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/troubleshooting-kubernetes"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill assists in diagnosing and resolving issues within Kubernetes clusters. It can analyze error messages, identify potential causes of problems like pod failures or service unavailability, and suggest corrective actions based on common Kubernetes troubleshooting patterns. The skill aims to reduce debugging time by providing targeted insights into cluster behavior.
When to use it
- You're experiencing persistent pod crashes and need help understanding the root cause.
- A Kubernetes service is failing to route traffic correctly, and you suspect a configuration error.
- You’re receiving cryptic error messages from
kubectland require assistance interpreting them. - Your cluster performance has degraded unexpectedly, and you want to identify bottlenecks.
Key capabilities
- Error message analysis
- Log interpretation
- Configuration review
- Resource utilization assessment
- Suggestion of corrective actions
Example prompts
- "Analyze this Kubernetes error:
error: container exited." - "What could be causing pods to repeatedly restart in my namespace?"
- "Review the configuration for my deployment and identify potential issues."
- “Explain why my service is not routing traffic correctly.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill's effectiveness relies on providing clear and complete error messages or descriptions of the problem. It’s best suited for users with some familiarity with Kubernetes concepts, as it assumes a basic understanding of cluster components.
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