cluster-setup

Configure and validate SLURM, RunPod, or local clusters in RACA.

5|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Zayne-sprague/Dr-Claude-Code --skill cluster-setup
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Skill: cluster-setup
Source: https://github.com/Zayne-sprague/Dr-Claude-Code/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup-cluster
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Zayne-sprague/Dr-Claude-Code --skill cluster-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Walk through connecting a new compute cluster to RACA, writing config to .raca/clusters.yaml and verifying connectivity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 0: Identify Cluster Type and gather SSH/host information
  • Phase 1a: SLURM cluster setup including accounts, partitions, and connectivity checks
  • Phase 1b: RunPod setup flow for cloud GPU provisioning
  • Phase 1c: Local GPU discovery and configuration
  • Post-setup: cluster list, SSH access, file uploads, and sbatch template guidance

Quick Start

Start by selecting the cluster type (SLURM, RunPod, or Local) and follow the prompts to write the .raca/clusters.yaml entry and verify connectivity with raca.

Frequently Asked Questions about cluster-setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect a SLURM cluster to RACA for GPU compute jobs?

To connect a SLURM cluster to RACA, you configure SSH access, cluster credentials, accounts, and partitions by writing an entry to the .raca/clusters.yaml file. The setup process performs connectivity checks to ensure reliable access before usage.

How do I configure RunPod cloud GPUs in RACA?

Configuring RunPod in RACA involves selecting the RunPod cluster type and following the setup flow to write the configuration to .raca/clusters.yaml. This process provisions cloud GPUs and verifies connectivity using the raca CLI.

Do I need SSH access to set up a local GPU cluster in RACA?

SSH access and cluster credentials are required to complete authentication and verification for remote clusters. Local GPU discovery and configuration follows a separate setup flow that writes to .raca/clusters.yaml and validates connectivity.

What is the best way to validate compute cluster connectivity before running jobs in RACA?

The best way to validate compute cluster connectivity in RACA is by using the raca CLI to perform connectivity checks after writing your cluster entry to .raca/clusters.yaml. This ensures reliable access to accounts, partitions, and scratch paths before usage.

Why does my RACA cluster setup fail during connectivity verification?

RACA cluster setup may fail during connectivity verification if SSH access is improperly configured, cluster credentials are missing, or the raca CLI is not installed. The configuration written to .raca/clusters.yaml requires valid authentication to pass checks.

Can I use RACA to manage multiple compute clusters like SLURM and RunPod simultaneously?

Yes, RACA supports managing multiple compute clusters simultaneously by writing separate entries for SLURM, RunPod, or local GPUs to the .raca/clusters.yaml file. You can list clusters, access SSH, upload files, and generate sbatch templates post-setup.