managing-cluster-capacity

What problem does it solve?

Capacity planning and execution for CockroachDB deployments is often complex and error-prone due to multi-tier architectures, requiring manual coordination across node operations, cloud backends, and cost controls.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Automates capacity planning and execution across all deployment tiers (Self-Hosted, Advanced, BYOC, Standard, Basic).
• Coordinates decommissioning, node scaling, and machine-size adjustments with built-in safety checks and health validations.
• Use Case: When expanding or reducing a CockroachDB deployment, this Skill orchestrates the required steps and validates capacity and safety constraints before applying changes.

Quick Start

Run the managing-cluster-capacity skill to assess current capacity and generate a safe scaling plan, then apply changes using your preferred backend (CLI, Cloud Console, or Terraform).