job-manager

Manage data job lifecycles with API-driven create, update, and state commands.

4|1|Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lytics/agent-skills --skill job-manager
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Skill: job-manager
Source: https://github.com/lytics/agent-skills/tree/main/job-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lytics/agent-skills --skill job-manager

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Orchestrate end-to-end data job lifecycles, including creation, updates, and state transitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List, view, create, update, pause, resume, bounce, kill, and release jobs to manage data pipelines.
  • Monitor execution via logs to troubleshoot failures and audit lifecycle events.
  • Seamlessly orchestrate workflows across environments with consistent guardrails and validation.

Quick Start

Create a new job named "Data Sync" with a basic workflow configuration and then start it to begin processing.

Frequently Asked Questions about job-manager

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

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How do I orchestrate end-to-end data job lifecycles?

You can orchestrate end-to-end data job lifecycles by applying API-driven commands to create, update, pause, resume, bounce, or kill jobs. This enforces validation and guardrails to manage job state transitions safely across data integration workflows.

How do I monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline job failures?

You monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline job failures by tracking execution via logs. This allows you to audit lifecycle events, identify state transition issues, and resolve errors within your data integration workflows.

What is the best way to safely pause and resume data integration jobs?

The best way to safely pause and resume data integration jobs is by using API-driven commands with enforced validation. These guardrails ensure secure state transitions and prevent workflow disruption during the lifecycle management process.

Can I create and start a data job with a basic workflow configuration?

Yes, you can create a data job with a basic workflow configuration and immediately start it to begin processing. The system applies API-driven validation to ensure the job state transitions safely from creation to active execution.

When should I bounce or kill jobs within my automation workflows?

You should bounce or kill jobs within automation workflows when troubleshooting failures or managing stuck state transitions. These API-driven commands enforce guardrails to safely halt or restart data integration tasks without corrupting the lifecycle.