talos-inspect

Diagnoses Talos OS health and node networking via read-only queries across all nodes.

3|Updated May 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wcygan/anton --skill talos-inspect
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: talos-inspect
Source: https://github.com/wcygan/anton/tree/main/.claude/skills/talos-inspect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wcygan/anton --skill talos-inspect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Read-only triage and diagnostics for Anton's Talos OS layer. Use to verify cluster health, inspect disk(s) (install disks, serials, NVMe, volumes), or diagnose node networking (interfaces, routes, bonds, VIP, inter-node reachability, DNS, MTU) before upstream issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only OS triage: Inspect kernel readiness, disk inventories, and network state without applying changes.
  • Triage workflows: Guidance for common OS-layer issues like disk NVMe health, VIP reachability, interface/bond status, DNS resolution, and clock skew.
  • Use Case: When app-layer symptoms appear but the OS layer is suspected to be the root cause, run talos-inspect to confirm OS health and guide escalation to higher-level triage.

Quick Start

Run a read-only health pulse across all three Talos nodes using the repository's talosconfig.

Frequently Asked Questions about talos-inspect

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

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How do I run a read-only health check on Talos OS nodes?

Run a read-only Talos OS triage pass by using talosctl with your repository's talosconfig to query kernel readiness, disk inventories, and network state across all nodes without applying any configuration changes.

When should I use Talos OS triage instead of application-level debugging?

Use Talos OS triage when app-layer symptoms appear but the OS layer is the suspected root cause, such as when kernel, disk, or network issues obscure symptoms in higher layers.

Can I inspect Talos disks and NVMe health without modifying the cluster?

Yes, you can inspect Talos disks, NVMe health, serials, and volumes in a read-only triage pass that queries disk inventories across nodes without applying any configuration changes.

How do I diagnose Talos node networking issues like VIP reachability and DNS?

Diagnose Talos node networking by querying interfaces, routes, bonds, VIP reachability, inter-node connectivity, DNS resolution, and MTU settings in a read-only triage pass using talosctl.

Does Talos triage apply changes to my cluster configuration?

No, Talos triage is strictly read-only and uses talosctl to query health, disk inventories, and network state without mutating any configurations on your nodes.

What's the best way to check Talos OS clock skew and kernel readiness?

The best way to check Talos OS clock skew and kernel readiness is a read-only triage pass using talosctl to query node health and guide escalation to higher-level triage if issues are found.