kubernetes-specialist

Diagnose Kubernetes cluster, workload, and networking issues with phased kubectl workflows.

Updated Apr 14, 2026

Search Tags:#devops #troubleshooting #kubernetes #infrastructure #cloud-native #cluster audit #manifest review

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/kaiohenricunha/dotbabel --skill kubernetes-specialist-kaiohenricunha

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

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Skill: kubernetes-specialist
Source: https://github.com/kaiohenricunha/dotbabel/tree/main/plugins/dotbabel/templates/claude/skills/kubernetes-specialist
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaiohenricunha/dotbabel --skill kubernetes-specialist-kaiohenricunha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates unstructured, ad-hoc Kubernetes debugging and design reviews that waste time and miss critical issues. It provides a standardized, phased workflow to diagnose cluster problems, validate manifests, and audit workload or namespace health consistently across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

5-phase structured troubleshooting: Guides users through context gathering, diagnosis, root-cause analysis, prioritized recommendations, and verification for any Kubernetes issue, from CrashLoopBackOff to networking and RBAC failures.
Manifest design review: Validates Kubernetes YAML and Helm charts against best practices for resource sizing, security hardening, and reliability before deployment to production.
Cluster health audits: Performs namespace or workload-level health checks to catch misconfigurations, resource pressure, and security gaps before they cause outages.
Use Case: For example, if your e-commerce platform's payment pods are crashing in production, use this Skill to systematically gather cluster context, identify the root cause (e.g., missing environment variable or OOMKill), and get actionable, prioritized fixes with verification steps.

Quick Start

Use the kubernetes-specialist skill to investigate why the payment pods in the production namespace are crashing and get a prioritized list of fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about kubernetes-specialist

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

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How do I troubleshoot Kubernetes pods crashing in production?▼

Troubleshoot Kubernetes pods crashing by following a structured 5-phase workflow covering context gathering, diagnosis, root-cause analysis, prioritized remediation, and verification for issues like CrashLoopBackOff or OOMKill.

How do I perform a Kubernetes cluster health audit?▼

Perform a Kubernetes cluster health audit by running namespace and workload-level checks to detect misconfigurations, resource pressure, and security gaps before they trigger outages.

What is the best way to diagnose Kubernetes networking and RBAC failures?▼

Diagnose Kubernetes networking and RBAC failures through a phased investigation process using standard kubectl commands and platform-agnostic best practices to identify root causes and verify fixes.

Does this Kubernetes troubleshooting workflow work for on-premises clusters?▼

Yes, this Kubernetes troubleshooting workflow works for on-premises clusters, applying platform-agnostic best practices to diagnose workload and cluster issues across both cloud and on-premises environments.