datadog

Query Datadog APM traces, logs, metrics, SLOs, and security signals.

1|Updated Jul 16, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #dashboards #observability #incidents #datadog #monitors

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npx skills add https://github.com/ryanmaclean/vibecode-webgui --skill datadog-ryanmaclean

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Skill: datadog
Source: https://github.com/ryanmaclean/vibecode-webgui/tree/main/.claude/skills/datadog-operations
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryanmaclean/vibecode-webgui --skill datadog-ryanmaclean

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, bc, python3, requests, gitpython, python-dateutil, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates Datadog operations by enabling centralized querying of APM traces, logs, metrics, SLOs, security signals, and the service catalog.

Core Features & Use Cases

Query APM traces, logs, metrics, SLOs, and security signals across services.
Create and manage monitors, dashboards, and synthetic tests, and trigger incidents or workflows.
Use for end-to-end investigation, remediation planning, and operational automation of Datadog environments.

Quick Start

Run the macOS setup script: ./setup.sh
Run the Linux setup script: ./setup-linux.sh
Run the Windows setup script: .\setup-windows.ps1
After setup, run dd --help to explore available commands.

(Note: This Quick Start section describes setup steps and then usage steps in plain text.)

Frequently Asked Questions about datadog

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

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How do I automate Datadog operations from the command line?▼

Automate Datadog operations by querying APM traces, logs, metrics, SLOs, and security signals via CLI. It enables end-to-end workflows from investigation to remediation, including creating monitors, dashboards, and synthetics, returning structured JSON suitable for automation.

Can I query Datadog logs and metrics without leaving the terminal?▼

Querying Datadog logs and metrics directly from the terminal is supported by this Skill. It centralizes querying of APM traces, logs, metrics, SLOs, and security signals across services, relying on Datadog API access to output structured JSON.

What do I need to set up Datadog CLI automation on Linux?▼

Datadog CLI automation on Linux requires running the setup-linux.sh script, Datadog API access keys (DD_API_KEY and DD_APP_KEY), and dependencies like jq, curl, bc, and python3 with the requests, gitpython, and python-dateutil libraries.

Does this Datadog automation tool support creating monitors and dashboards?▼

Creating monitors, dashboards, and synthetic tests is fully supported by this Datadog automation tool. It also enables triggering incidents or workflows, providing end-to-end investigation and remediation planning for Datadog environments.

How do I trigger Datadog incidents and workflows programmatically?▼

Trigger Datadog incidents and workflows programmatically by using the CLI commands provided after running the OS-specific setup script. It relies on Datadog API access and outputs structured JSON suitable for integration into broader automation pipelines.

Is there a way to use mock data when querying Datadog security signals?▼

Mock data is available as an optional feature when querying Datadog security signals. This allows for testing and developing automation workflows locally without requiring live Datadog API access or affecting production environments.