data-observability-audit

Audits data observability coverage across dbt pipelines to identify monitoring gaps.

1|1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill data-observability-audit
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Skill: data-observability-audit
Source: https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev/tree/main/skills/data-observability-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nrakow/ae-skills-dev --skill data-observability-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit and improve data observability coverage across your pipeline, identifying gaps in monitoring, alerting, freshness, lineage, and test coverage to reduce incidents and accelerate recovery.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated observability maturity assessment across pipelines and models.
  • Gap identification for monitoring, freshness, tests, and alerting, with a prioritized remediation plan.
  • Actionable playbooks and checklists to raise observability maturity from reactive to proactive.

Quick Start

Run the observability audit workflow to generate a prioritized remediation plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about data-observability-audit

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

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How do I audit data observability coverage across my dbt pipelines?

You can identify data observability gaps by scanning dbt manifest artefacts and data-stack-context files. The audit maps missing monitoring, freshness checks, lineage tracking, and tests, then generates a prioritized remediation plan to resolve pipeline vulnerabilities.

What is included in a data observability maturity assessment?

A data observability maturity assessment evaluates your pipeline coverage across monitoring, alerting, freshness, lineage, and tests. It categorizes observability maturity from reactive to proactive, generating actionable playbooks and checklists to systematically raise data quality standards.

Do I need dbt manifest artefacts to run a data pipeline observability audit?

Yes, the audit leverages dbt manifest artefacts and .claude/data-stack-context files to tailor recommendations for your modern data stack. These inputs allow the workflow to accurately map lineage, tests, and monitoring gaps within your specific analytics warehouse environment.

How do I create a prioritized remediation plan for data quality and monitoring gaps?

To create a prioritized remediation plan, execute the observability audit workflow on your data platform. It evaluates test, freshness, and alerting coverage, then outputs a prioritized action plan and playbooks to accelerate incident recovery and reduce data pipeline issues.

Can I use this observability audit for modern data stacks outside of dbt projects?

The audit is optimized for analytics warehouses and modern data stacks leveraging dbt projects. While it specifically parses dbt manifest artefacts and data-stack-context to assess lineage and tests, its remediation principles can inform broader observability strategies across similar data platforms.