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setting-up-local-cluster

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Spin up a local CockroachDB cluster in minutes.

Software Engineering#local-development#cockroachdb#cluster-setup#download-binary#3-node-cluster#single-node
Authorcockroachdb
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

Downloads and starts a local CockroachDB cluster for development using the official binary. Use when a developer needs a local CockroachDB instance, when no cluster is available, or when setting up a new development environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-aware binary download and setup for CockroachDB to kick off a local development environment.
  • Support for both a 3-node cluster (recommended for realistic testing) and a single-node setup for lightweight development.
  • Clear guidance on connection details, environment variables (COCKROACHDB_*) and lifecycle management (start, stop, destroy) for development workflows.

Quick Start

Run the built-in setup to download the CockroachDB binary and start a 3-node local cluster for development.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: setting-up-local-cluster
Download link: https://github.com/cockroachdb/claude-plugin/archive/main.zip#setting-up-local-cluster

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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