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datadog

Query Datadog metrics, manage monitors, and post events via dogshell CLI.

16|2|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#monitoring#metrics#CLI#observability#datadog
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill --skill datadog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: datadog
Source: https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill/tree/main/examples/native-skills/datadog-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kubiyabot/skill --skill datadog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables Datadog monitoring and observability capabilities through a native dogshell CLI wrapper, enabling AI agents to access metrics, monitors, logs, and events from the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metric queries: retrieve time-series metrics from Datadog via a CLI wrapper.
  • Monitor management: list, get, mute, and unmute monitors to control alerts.
  • Event & host management: post custom events, manage downtime, and list dashboards.
  • Use Case: Automate incident response by querying metrics, muting alerts during deployments, and posting events to Datadog.

Quick Start

Install the required Datadog Python package and set credentials:

  • pip install datadog
  • export DD_API_KEY=YOUR_API_KEY
  • export DD_APP_KEY=YOUR_APP_KEY Discover and run tools:
  • skill find "datadog" # Discover tools
  • skill run datadog metric-query --query "avg:system.cpu.user{*}"

Frequently Asked Questions about datadog

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Datadog metrics from the command line?▼

Manage Datadog monitors from the CLI by listing, getting, muting, and unmuting alerts to control notifications. This allows engineers to automate incident response workflows and silence alerts during deployments without leaving the terminal.

Can I post custom events to Datadog using a terminal wrapper?▼

Automate incident response with Datadog CLI by chaining metric queries, monitor muting, and event posting in scripts. This enables engineers to rapidly assess system health, silence alerts during deployments, and record actions without manual dashboard interaction.

Do I need API keys to use the Datadog dogshell CLI wrapper?▼

Datadog CLI monitoring works for production, staging, and development environments by providing in-context observability actions. Engineers can query metrics, manage downtime, and search logs across any infrastructure state directly from the terminal.

What's the best way to automate Datadog observability tasks?▼

Automate Datadog observability tasks by using a native dogshell CLI wrapper that enables AI agents to query metrics, manage monitors, and post events from the terminal. This approach integrates monitoring actions directly into automated workflows and scripts.

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