review-otel-patterns

Analyze TypeScript and JavaScript codebases for OpenTelemetry anti-patterns.

7|3|Updated Nov 26, 2025
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Skill: review-otel-patterns
Source: https://github.com/jagreehal/autotel/tree/main/packages/autotel/skills/review-otel-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jagreehal/autotel --skill review-otel-patterns

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers analyze and refine their OpenTelemetry patterns to ensure comprehensive, secure, and high-quality observability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code Review Guidance: Offers checklists and best practices for implementing and auditing OTEL in TypeScript/JavaScript projects.
  • Pattern Detection: Identifies anti-patterns such as unsafe span names, missing context propagation, and PII leaks.
  • Use Case: A team wants to verify their existing OTEL setup is production-ready and adheres to industry standards—this Skill facilitates that review process.

Quick Start

Use the review-otel-patterns skill to analyze your codebase for best practices in OpenTelemetry implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-otel-patterns

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

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How do I review OpenTelemetry instrumentation for anti-patterns in TypeScript?

You can audit OpenTelemetry patterns in JavaScript by analyzing your codebase for adherence to instrumentation best practices. This process identifies anti-patterns compromising observability quality and security, helping refine tracing and logging setups.

What OpenTelemetry anti-patterns should I look for in JavaScript code?

Common OpenTelemetry anti-patterns in JavaScript include unsafe span names, missing context propagation, and PII leaks. Detecting these issues ensures comprehensive, secure, and high-quality observability in your production tracing and logging setup.

Can I use this OpenTelemetry code review guidance for a production readiness check?

Yes, this OpenTelemetry code review guidance is designed to verify your existing setup is production-ready. It facilitates the review process for TypeScript and JavaScript projects by offering checklists and best practices for auditing OTEL instrumentation.

Does this OpenTelemetry pattern detection support both TypeScript and JavaScript?

Yes, OpenTelemetry pattern detection supports both TypeScript and JavaScript codebases. It analyzes your code to identify anti-patterns that compromise observability quality and security, aiding developers in refining tracing and logging configurations.

Why does my OpenTelemetry setup have missing context propagation issues?

Missing context propagation in OpenTelemetry setups occurs when instrumentation anti-patterns break trace continuity. Analyzing your TypeScript or JavaScript codebase against best practices helps detect these gaps and refine your observability configuration.