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k8s-troubleshooter

Diagnose and resolve Kubernetes issues across clusters and workloads.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#troubleshooting#kubernetes#diagnostics#k8s#incident#pod
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/filipemotta/devopsai-templates --skill k8s-troubleshooter-filipemotta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: k8s-troubleshooter
Source: https://github.com/filipemotta/devopsai-templates/tree/main/skills/kubernetes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/filipemotta/devopsai-templates --skill k8s-troubleshooter-filipemotta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Kubernetes troubles can stall service delivery when pods crash, cluster health dips, or manifests misbehave. This skill provides a structured approach to diagnosing and resolving issues across Kubernetes workloads, from pods to nodes and networking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pod & node diagnostics: identify and triage crashes (CrashLoopBackOff, ImagePullBackOff, OOMKilled) and node issues.
  • Manifest review & optimization: analyze Deployment, Service, Ingress, and network policies for reliability and performance.
  • Incident response guidance: structured triage, containment, and remediation playbooks for production incidents.

Quick Start

Trace a pod failure by running a diagnostic flow to inspect pod status, events, and logs and propose corrective actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about k8s-troubleshooter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I diagnose a Kubernetes pod stuck in CrashLoopBackOff?▼

Diagnose a pod in CrashLoopBackOff by running a structured diagnostic flow to inspect pod status, events, and logs, which identifies the root cause and proposes corrective actions for rapid recovery.

What is the best way to triage Kubernetes cluster health during an incident?▼

Triage Kubernetes cluster health during an incident using structured incident-response playbooks that guide containment and remediation across nodes, workloads, and networking to restore operational reliability quickly.

Can I use this to review and optimize Kubernetes manifests for Deployments and Services?▼

Yes, you can review and optimize Kubernetes manifests for Deployments, Services, Ingress, and network policies to ensure workload reliability and performance by analyzing configurations for misbehaviors.

Why does my Kubernetes pod keep getting OOMKilled or ImagePullBackOff?▼

Pods get OOMKilled or ImagePullBackOff due to resource limits or image issues. A structured pod diagnostic flow inspects status and events to triage these crashes and recommend corrective actions.

Does this support kubectl commands for debugging Kubernetes workloads?▼

Yes, it supports kubectl commands, logs, and describe outputs for debugging Kubernetes workloads, providing a structured approach to incident response and operational reliability across clusters.

How do I troubleshoot Kubernetes networking issues with Ingress and network policies?▼

Troubleshoot Kubernetes networking issues by analyzing Ingress and network policies within your manifests, identifying misconfigurations that affect traffic routing and workload connectivity to restore service.

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