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dd-apm

Analyze Datadog APM traces, service dependencies, and performance metrics.

975|100|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#performance#observability#tracing#datadog#distributed-tracing#apm
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/datadog-labs/pup --skill dd-apm
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dd-apm
Source: https://github.com/datadog-labs/pup/tree/main/skills/dd-apm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/datadog-labs/pup --skill dd-apm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users analyze and troubleshoot application performance issues by leveraging Datadog's Application Performance Monitoring (APM) capabilities, including distributed tracing, service maps, and performance metrics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Service Analysis: List, get statistics for, and understand dependencies between services.
  • Trace Exploration: Search, aggregate, and analyze traces to pinpoint errors and performance bottlenecks.
  • Performance Metrics: Understand key APM metrics like request count, latency, and error rates.
  • Use Case: A developer is experiencing slow response times in their microservices architecture. They can use this Skill to list all services, identify which service has the highest latency, and then search for slow traces associated with that service to find the root cause.

Quick Start

Use the dd-apm skill to list all services in the production environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about dd-apm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I troubleshoot slow response times in my microservices architecture?▼

To troubleshoot slow microservices response times, you can use distributed tracing to list all services, identify which service has the highest latency, and search for slow traces associated with that service to find the root cause.

How do I analyze distributed traces to pinpoint application performance bottlenecks?▼

You analyze distributed traces by searching, aggregating, and inspecting trace data to pinpoint errors and performance bottlenecks. This allows detailed inspection of service operations and dependencies within your application architecture.

What APM metrics are available to help understand application performance issues?▼

Available APM metrics for understanding application performance issues include request count, latency, and error rates. These metrics facilitate troubleshooting by providing statistics for services and their dependencies.

Do I need a specific CLI tool to access Datadog APM data?▼

Yes, you need the Datadog Pup CLI with authenticated access to a Datadog account. This prerequisite setup is required to interact with Datadog APM data, analyze distributed traces, and inspect service operations.

Can I view service dependencies and statistics for my production environment?▼

Yes, you can list all services in your production environment, get statistics for them, and understand the dependencies between them. This service analysis helps map out and troubleshoot your application architecture.

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