instance-manager

Manage SkillMeat instance lifecycle across local and cloud environments.

Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/miethe/boxbrain-2 --skill instance-manager
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Skill: instance-manager
Source: https://github.com/miethe/boxbrain-2/tree/main/.claude/skills/instance-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/miethe/boxbrain-2 --skill instance-manager

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents fragmented, risky instance operations by providing a governed lifecycle for registering, deploying, monitoring, updating, backing up, restoring, and tearing down SkillMeat environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Instance Registry Management: Register, inspect, validate, update, and deregister local and cloud instances using a centralized configuration.
  • Multi-Platform Deployment: Route deployments across Docker Compose, AWS EC2, AWS Fargate with RDS, and Azure Container Apps with PostgreSQL.
  • Health, Backup, and Recovery Controls: Verify application health through endpoint and OpenAPI checks, perform PostgreSQL backups, restore data, and enforce pre-teardown safeguards.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to deploy an enterprise instance to AWS Fargate, review the Terraform plan before applying it, verify the API surface after startup, and register the resulting ALB endpoint.

Quick Start

Use the instance-manager skill to inspect the registered instances and identify the correct deployment workflow for the target environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about instance-manager

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

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How do I manage Docker Compose deployments across multiple environments?

Docker Compose deployments are managed through a centralized instance registry that registers, validates, and deploys local and cloud instances using a governed lifecycle to prevent fragmented operations.

Can I deploy to AWS Fargate with RDS and verify the API surface after startup?

Yes, you can deploy enterprise instances to AWS Fargate with RDS, review the Terraform plan before applying it, and verify the API surface through endpoint and OpenAPI health checks after startup.

Does this deployment automation workflow support Azure Container Apps with PostgreSQL?

Yes, deployment automation supports Azure Container Apps with PostgreSQL across local and enterprise editions, including instance registration, health monitoring, backups, restoration, and teardown with explicit safeguards.

How do I perform PostgreSQL backups and restore data before tearing down a production instance?

You perform PostgreSQL backups and restore data through built-in recovery controls that enforce pre-teardown safeguards, ensuring destructive production actions require explicit confirmation before instance deregistration.

What is the best way to review Terraform plans before applying infrastructure changes?

The best way to review Terraform plans is through the deployment workflow, which requires registry-first operations, edition-method compatibility validation, and explicit plan review before applying any infrastructure changes.