ibm-openshift

Automates provisioning and management of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud clusters.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tomz/agent-skills --skill ibm-openshift
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ibm-openshift
Source: https://github.com/tomz/agent-skills/tree/main/ibm-openshift
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomz/agent-skills --skill ibm-openshift

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OpenShift on IBM Cloud (ROKS) cluster management can be complex, involving lifecycle, worker pools, networking, and multiple IBM Cloud integrations. This Skill centralizes instructions and best practices to streamline cluster operations and reduce risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cluster lifecycle management: create, update, scale, and delete ROks clusters across VPC and Classic deployments.
  • Worker pools and node management: define, resize, and rebalance worker pools with minimal impact to workloads.
  • OpenShift and IBM Cloud integrations: integrate with IBM Cloud Registry (ICR), Secrets Manager, and Monitoring for secure, observable clusters.
  • CLI-driven workflows: utilize ibmcloud ks and oc commands to manage clusters, routes, and deployments.

Quick Start

Install the IBM Cloud CLI, authenticate, and follow the workflow to create and manage a ROks cluster.

Frequently Asked Questions about ibm-openshift

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate provisioning and management of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud clusters?

Automate ROKS cluster provisioning by applying CLI-driven workflows that utilize ibmcloud ks and oc commands to create, update, scale, and delete clusters across VPC and Classic deployments.

How do I manage worker pools in an IBM Cloud ROKS cluster?

Manage ROKS worker pools by defining, resizing, and rebalancing node groups with minimal impact to workloads using centralized oc and ibmcloud ks CLI instructions.

Does OpenShift on IBM Cloud support integration with Secrets Manager and IBM Cloud Registry?

OpenShift on IBM Cloud supports integrations with IBM Cloud Registry, Secrets Manager, and Monitoring to establish secure and observable clusters using built-in guardrails.

Can I use ibmcloud ks and oc CLI commands to manage OpenShift routing on IBM Cloud?

You can use ibmcloud ks and oc CLI commands to manage OpenShift routing, cluster deployments, and IBM Cloud integrations across both VPC and Classic infrastructures.

What is the best way to scale a ROKS cluster across VPC and Classic deployments?

The best way to scale ROKS clusters is through automated worker-pool management that resizes and rebalances nodes across VPC and Classic deployments with error handling.

Do I need the IBM Cloud CLI to operate ROKS OpenShift clusters?

You need the IBM Cloud CLI installed and authenticated to execute the ibmcloud ks and oc CLI workflows required for ROKS cluster creation and management.