kibana

Search nginx, infrastructure, and application logs via OpenSearch Dashboards.

6|Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill kibana
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: kibana
Source: https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins/tree/main/plugins/developer/skills/kibana
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vmkteam/claude-plugins --skill kibana

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Locating and analyzing logs across nginx, infrastructure, and application sources can be tedious and error-prone. OpenSearch Dashboards or Kibana provide a unified surface to search and explore logs across multiple indices, enabling faster troubleshooting and observability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified log discovery across multiple index patterns (e.g., nginx-access-, nginx-error-, service-logs-*)
  • Flexible searching and filtering using field mappings to locate incidents quickly
  • Use Case: When diagnosing an issue, query across all relevant logs to trace a request path and identify the root cause.

Quick Start

Navigate to OpenSearch Dashboards and load the log discovery view to begin querying nginx and application logs.

Frequently Asked Questions about kibana

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search across multiple log indices in OpenSearch Dashboards?

Unified log discovery in OpenSearch Dashboards lets you search across multiple index patterns like nginx-access-*, nginx-error-*, and service-logs-* simultaneously. You use field mappings and flexible filtering to locate incidents and trace request paths across all relevant logs.

Can I trace a request path through nginx and application logs using Kibana?

Yes, you can trace a request path by querying across all relevant nginx and application logs in OpenSearch Dashboards. Engineers use unified access to multiple indices and data sources to correlate fields, track the request, and identify the root cause during diagnosis.

What is OpenSearch Dashboards used for in log analytics?

OpenSearch Dashboards provides a unified surface for log analytics, enabling fast log search and exploration across multiple indices. It solves the problem of tedious, error-prone manual analysis by allowing engineers to discover patterns and diagnose infrastructure or application issues quickly.

Do I need prior experience with OpenSearch to use this log search workflow?

Yes, you need familiarity with OpenSearch or Kibana terms and navigation. The workflow requires you to perform index-pattern discovery and execute log queries, so understanding how to navigate the dashboards and use field mappings is necessary to find logs effectively.

What's the best way to find infra logs quickly during an incident?

The best way to find infra logs quickly is to use the log discovery view in OpenSearch Dashboards. It provides unified access to multiple indices, allowing you to apply flexible searches and filters to infra logs, accelerating issue diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Does this log search approach work with both nginx-access and nginx-error index patterns?

Yes, this approach works with both nginx-access and nginx-error index patterns. OpenSearch Dashboards supports unified log discovery across multiple index patterns, allowing you to query both simultaneously to trace issues across your nginx infrastructure.