investigating-with-observability

Correlate metrics, logs, and traces to investigate Kubernetes incidents.

45|4|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills --skill investigating-with-observability
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Skill: investigating-with-observability
Source: https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills/tree/main/plugins/diagnostics/skills/investigating-with-observability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills --skill investigating-with-observability

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Investigate incidents by correlating metrics, logs, and traces across Kubernetes and cloud-native services to quickly identify root causes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based investigation workflow that gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces before forming hypotheses.
  • Cross-signal correlation to pinpoint bottlenecks, failures, and latency across services.
  • Guided escalation and remediation prompts for common Kubernetes observability scenarios.

Quick Start

Initiate an end-to-end investigation across metrics, logs, and traces for the target Kubernetes service.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigating-with-observability

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

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How do I investigate Kubernetes incidents by correlating metrics, logs, and traces?

Investigating Kubernetes incidents requires correlating metrics, logs, and traces to identify root causes. This Skill enforces phase-based discovery across VictoriaMetrics, VictoriaLogs, and VictoriaTraces APIs to pinpoint latency, errors, and resource issues.

What is the best way to troubleshoot latency and errors across cloud-native services?

Troubleshooting latency and errors across cloud-native services involves cross-signal correlation. This Skill gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces before forming hypotheses, ensuring structured discovery of bottlenecks and failures in target services.

Can I use VictoriaMetrics APIs for end-to-end observability investigation in Kubernetes?

Yes, you can use VictoriaMetrics APIs for observability investigation in Kubernetes. The Skill executes structured discovery using VictoriaMetrics, VictoriaLogs, and VictoriaTraces APIs to gather cross-signal insights needed to identify resource issues.

How do I start an investigation to find the root cause of a failure across services?

To start an investigation for root cause analysis, you initiate an end-to-end workflow that gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces. This phase-based approach ensures comprehensive cross-signal correlation before forming hypotheses.

Why does my Kubernetes observability workflow need phase-based discovery before forming hypotheses?

Kubernetes observability workflows need phase-based discovery to prevent premature conclusions. By enforcing cross-signal correlation across metrics, logs, and traces first, the investigation accurately pinpoints bottlenecks and failures before suggesting remediation.

Does this investigation approach provide remediation prompts for Kubernetes observability scenarios?

Yes, the investigation approach provides guided escalation and remediation prompts for common Kubernetes observability scenarios. After cross-signal correlation identifies latency, errors, or resource issues, it offers structured guidance for safe execution.