monitoring

Configure Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager for monitoring and alerting.

1|Updated Jan 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ryukyagamilight/terminal-skills --skill monitoring-ryukyagamilight
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Skill: monitoring
Source: https://github.com/ryukyagamilight/terminal-skills/tree/main/devops/monitoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryukyagamilight/terminal-skills --skill monitoring-ryukyagamilight

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the setup and querying of monitoring and alerting systems, enabling proactive issue detection and faster resolution.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PromQL Mastery: Provides essential PromQL queries for CPU, memory, disk, network, and application metrics.
  • Configuration Templates: Offers ready-to-use configuration files for Prometheus and Alertmanager.
  • Alerting Rules: Includes examples of defining alert conditions for various scenarios.
  • Grafana Integration: Shows how to configure Grafana data sources and create dashboards.
  • Use Case: Quickly set up Prometheus to scrape metrics from your Kubernetes cluster, define alerts for high CPU usage, and visualize key performance indicators in Grafana.

Quick Start

Use the monitoring skill to generate a Prometheus configuration file for scraping node and application metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions about monitoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Prometheus to scrape metrics from a Kubernetes cluster?

To configure Prometheus to scrape Kubernetes metrics, you need a prometheus.yml configuration file defining scrape targets for your cluster's node and application metrics. This Skill provides ready-to-use configuration templates for setting up these scrape jobs.

What are the best PromQL queries for monitoring CPU and memory usage?

Essential PromQL queries for monitoring CPU and memory usage include rate() for CPU consumption and container_memory_working_set_bytes for memory tracking. This Skill offers comprehensive PromQL examples for querying these vital system and application metrics.

How do I set up Alertmanager alerts for high CPU usage in Grafana?

Setting up Alertmanager alerts for high CPU requires defining alerting rules in Prometheus and configuring Alertmanager for notifications. This Skill includes examples of defining alert conditions and configuring Alertmanager for your alerting workflow.

Can I use this monitoring skill to integrate Grafana data sources and create dashboards?

Yes, you can use this monitoring skill for Grafana integration to configure data sources and create dashboards. It provides guidance on visualizing key performance indicators scraped by Prometheus directly within your Grafana environment.

What do I need to start with DevOps monitoring and alerting using Prometheus?

To start with DevOps monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, you need a Kubernetes environment and configuration files for Prometheus and Alertmanager. This Skill simplifies setup by offering configuration templates and alerting rule examples for proactive issue detection.