config

Validate and manage Kamal deployment configurations in config/deploy.yml.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/donnfelker/kamal-skills --skill config-donnfelker
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Skill: config
Source: https://github.com/donnfelker/kamal-skills/tree/main/skills/config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/donnfelker/kamal-skills --skill config-donnfelker

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the guesswork and syntax errors associated with managing complex Kamal deployment configurations, ensuring your infrastructure is defined correctly and securely.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Configuration Validation: Instantly verify your deploy.yml structure and catch invalid keys before they cause deployment failures.
  • Environment Management: Seamlessly handle multi-environment setups using destinations and YAML anchors to keep your configuration DRY.
  • Use Case: When you need to add a new staging environment or optimize your deployment timeouts, this skill provides the exact syntax and best practices to update your configuration without breaking production.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to generate a new deploy.yml file for your service or to validate your existing configuration for common errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about config

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a Kamal deploy.yml file for configuration errors?

Yes, you can handle multi-environment setups by merging destination configurations and reusing YAML anchors in your deploy.yml. This keeps your Kamal deployment configuration DRY across staging and production environments.

Can I manage multiple deployment environments in Kamal using YAML anchors?

Yes, you can manage multiple deployment environments by merging destination configurations and reusing YAML anchors in your deploy.yml. This keeps your Kamal deployment configuration DRY across staging and production environments.

What is the best way to tune top-level options in Kamal deployment configurations?

To parse and check Kamal deploy.yml files for schema compliance, use automated parsing checks that verify the structure against official Kamal requirements. This prevents configuration drift and eliminates syntax errors in complex deployments.

How does automated parsing prevent configuration drift in Kamal deployments?

Automated parsing prevents configuration drift in Kamal deployments by continuously validating the deploy.yml structure against official schema requirements. This catches invalid keys and syntax errors early, ensuring production-grade infrastructure remains stable.

Do I need a specific environment setup to use destinations for multi-environment Kamal deployments?

You need a valid config/deploy.yml file to use destinations for multi-environment Kamal deployments. The configuration supports multi-environment destination merging, allowing you to seamlessly handle staging and production setups securely.