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gke-backup-dr

Configure and manage Backup for GKE resources with gcloud CLI.

42|32|Updated May 7, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#kubernetes#disaster recovery#backup#infrastructure#gke
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gke-labs/kube-agents --skill gke-backup-dr-gke-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gke-backup-dr
Source: https://github.com/gke-labs/kube-agents/tree/main/agents/platform/skills/gke-backup-dr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gke-labs/kube-agents --skill gke-backup-dr-gke-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of managing stateful workload protection on GKE, reducing the risk of data loss through automated backup and recovery workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Backup Planning: Define and schedule recurring backups for GKE clusters to ensure data consistency.
  • Disaster Recovery Orchestration: Streamline the restoration of workloads across clusters or regions to minimize downtime.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to configure a daily backup plan for a production namespace and trigger an immediate restore test to a staging cluster to verify data integrity.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to enable Backup for GKE on your cluster and create a daily backup plan for all namespaces.

Frequently Asked Questions about gke-backup-dr

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate GKE cluster backups for stateful workloads?▼

Automate GKE backups by configuring cluster-level backup plans that schedule recurring operations to ensure stateful workload protection. You can define a daily backup plan for specific namespaces to maintain data consistency.

What is the best way to restore a GKE backup across multiple clusters?▼

Restore GKE backups across clusters by orchestrating multi-cluster restore operations. This disaster recovery approach streamlines workload restoration to different regions or clusters to minimize downtime.

Does Backup for GKE require gcloud CLI integration to manage backup plans?▼

Yes, managing Backup for GKE requires gcloud CLI integration to execute infrastructure-level backup and recovery commands. The agent operates across cluster-level backup plans and manual triggers using this CLI.

Can I trigger a manual backup for a specific production namespace in GKE?▼

Yes, you can trigger manual backups for a specific production namespace in GKE. The system manages both automated scheduling and manual backup triggers to ensure immediate workload protection when needed.

How does disaster recovery orchestration work for Kubernetes infrastructure?▼

Disaster recovery orchestration for Kubernetes works by streamlining the restoration of workloads across clusters or regions. This minimizes downtime by automating multi-cluster restore operations from previously configured backups.

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