ubuntu-netplan

Author and validate Ubuntu netplan YAML for bonds, bridges, and VLANs.

5|1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/air-gapped/skills --skill ubuntu-netplan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ubuntu-netplan
Source: https://github.com/air-gapped/skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/ubuntu-netplan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/air-gapped/skills --skill ubuntu-netplan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps operators author, validate, and debug netplan network configurations for Ubuntu Server LTS 24.04 and 26.04, focusing on on-prem and air-gapped environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Author declarative YAML for /etc/netplan/ with ethernets, bonds, bridges, vlans, vrfs, and other device types.
  • Validate configurations with netplan generate, safely apply with netplan try, and debug common boot-time networking issues in air-gapped setups.
  • Use it to craft static IP setups, VLANs, bond configurations, and cloud-init/autoinstall networking blocks with cross-version compatibility.

Quick Start

Create a netplan YAML for your Ubuntu server and validate it with netplan generate before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions about ubuntu-netplan

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

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How do I configure netplan YAML for Ubuntu servers with static IPs and bonds?

Configure netplan YAML on Ubuntu servers by authoring declarative configurations for ethernets, bonds, and bridges with static addressing. The skill enforces best practices for renderer selection and precedence rules to ensure reliable kernel connectivity.

How does netplan apply configurations safely during network boot in air-gapped setups?

Netplan applies configurations safely by validating YAML with netplan generate and testing with netplan try before committing. This ensures reliable network boot and kernel connectivity in air-gapped environments without dropping active sessions.

Can I use netplan with cloud-init autoinstall for on-prem servers?

Yes, you can use netplan with cloud-init autoinstall to craft networking blocks for on-prem servers. This skill helps author cross-version compatible configurations for Ubuntu Server LTS 24.04 and 26.04 autoinstall contexts.

What is the best way to debug common netplan issues on Ubuntu Server?

Debug common netplan issues on Ubuntu Server by validating configurations with netplan generate and checking renderer selection and precedence rules. This skill focuses on resolving boot-time networking failures in air-gapped and on-prem setups.

Does netplan support VLANs and bridges for on-prem Ubuntu deployments?

Yes, netplan supports VLANs and bridges for on-prem Ubuntu deployments. You can author declarative YAML for these device types alongside bonds and VRFs to ensure stable network boot and kernel connectivity across complex topologies.

Why does my netplan configuration fail to apply after an autoinstall?

Netplan configurations fail after autoinstall due to precedence rule conflicts or invalid YAML syntax. Validate your cloud-init networking blocks with netplan generate to identify syntax errors and enforce correct static addressing and renderer selection.