kubernetes-specialist
Use when deploying or managing Kubernetes workloads. Invoke to create deployment manifests, configure pod security policies, set up service accounts, define network isolation rules, debug pod crashes, analyze resource limits, inspect container logs, or right-size workloads. Use for Helm charts, RBAC policies, NetworkPolicies, storage configuration, performance optimization, GitOps pipelines, and multi-cluster management.
npx skills add Jeffallan/claude-skills --skill kubernetes-specialist --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Kubernetes Specialist ## When to Use This Skill - Deploying workloads (Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, Jobs) - Configuring networking (Services, Ingress, NetworkPolicies) - Managing configuration (ConfigMaps, Secrets, environment variables) - Setting up persistent storage (PV, PVC, StorageClasses) - Creating Helm charts for application packaging - Troubleshooting cluster and workload issues - Implementing security best practices ## Core Workflow 1. **Analyze requirements** — Understand workload characteristics, scaling needs, security requirements 2. **Design architecture** — Choose workload types, networking patterns, storage solutions 3. **Implement manifests** — Create declarative YAML with proper resource limits, health checks 4. **Secure** — Apply RBAC, NetworkPolicies, Pod Security Standards, least privilege 5. **Validate** — Run `kubectl rollout status`, `kubectl get pods -w`, and `kubectl describe pod <name>` to confirm health; roll back with `kubectl rollout undo` if needed ## Reference Guide Load detailed guidance based on context: | Topic | Reference | Load When | |-------|-----------|-----------| | Workloads | `references/workloads.md` | Deployments, StatefulSe
- When to Use This Skill
- Core Workflow
- Reference Guide
- Constraints
- MUST DO
- MUST NOT DO
- Common YAML Patterns
- Deployment with resource limits, probes, and security context
- Minimal RBAC (least privilege)
- NetworkPolicy (default-deny + explicit allow)
- Validation Commands
- Output Templates
Watch rollout complete kubectl rollout status deployment/my-app -n my-namespace Stream pod events to catch crash loops or image pull errors kubectl get pods -n my-namespace -w Inspect a specific pod for failures kubectl describe pod <pod-name> -n my-namespace Check container logs kubectl logs <pod-name> -n my-namespace --previous # use --previous for crashed containers Verify resource usage vs. limits kubectl top pods -n my-namespace
What does the kubernetes-specialist skill do?
Use when deploying or managing Kubernetes workloads. Invoke to create deployment manifests, configure pod security policies, set up service accounts, define network isolation rules, debug pod crashes, analyze resource limits, inspect container logs, or right-size workloads. Use for Helm charts, RBAC policies, NetworkPolicies, storage configuration, performance optimization, GitOps pipelines, and multi-cluster management.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add Jeffallan/claude-skills --skill kubernetes-specialist --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From Jeffallan/claude-skills, a repository with 10,871 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.