datadog

Query Datadog logs, metrics, and traces via CLI with filters.

40|4|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill datadog-jjmartres
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Skill: datadog
Source: https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents/tree/main/shared/.ai-agents/skills/datadog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill datadog-jjmartres

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Datadog provides powerful observability data, but teams need a streamlined way to query, tail, and correlate data across services without repeating manual steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Log Search: Query logs with filters, time ranges, and output formats.
  • Live Tail & Trace: Tail logs in real time and correlate traces for incident triage.
  • Metrics & Health: Query metrics and check service health across time windows.

Quick Start

Run a sample datadog CLI command to search for error logs.

Frequently Asked Questions about datadog

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

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How do I query Datadog logs for incident triage using a CLI?

Query Datadog logs via CLI by applying filters like service, status, and time windows to search and format outputs for rapid incident triage and debugging.

Can I tail Datadog logs in real time and correlate traces?

Tail Datadog logs in real time and correlate traces using common filters like @trace_id to quickly pinpoint root causes during live incident triage and debugging.

What is the best way to check service health and metrics across time windows?

Check service health and metrics across time windows by running datadog-cli commands with specific site selection and time range parameters to monitor telemetry patterns.

Does this observability approach support filtering by specific trace IDs?

Filtering by specific trace IDs is supported using the @trace_id common filter, allowing you to correlate logs and traces across services without manual steps.

Do I need to specify a Datadog site when querying metrics and logs?

Specifying a Datadog site is supported during queries to ensure you retrieve correct logs, metrics, and traces from your designated telemetry environment.