Best for
- Create new Kubernetes Deployment manifests
- Define Service resources for network connectivity
- Generate ConfigMap and Secret resources for configuration management
Source profileQuality 78/100
wshobson/agents/plugins/kubernetes-operations/skills/k8s-manifest-generator/SKILL.md
k8s-manifest-generator
Create production-ready Kubernetes manifests for Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets following best practices and security standards. Use when generating Kubernetes YAML manifests, creating K8s resources, or implementing production-grade Kubernetes configurations.
- Source repository stars
- 38,313
- Declared platforms
- 0
- Static risk flags
- 1
- Last source update
- 2026-07-22
- Source checked
- 2026-07-28
Decision brief
What it does—and where it fits
Step-by-step guidance for creating production-ready Kubernetes manifests including Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and PersistentVolumeClaims.
Not for
- Check image pull errors: kubectl describe pod
- Verify resource availability: kubectl get nodes
Compatibility matrix
Platform support, with evidence labels
| Platform | Status | Evidence | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Claude Code | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Cursor | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
| Gemini CLI | Not declared | No explicit evidence | Portability before use |
Installation
Inspect first. Install second.
The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.
Source-detected install commandSource
npx skills add https://github.com/wshobson/agents --skill "plugins/kubernetes-operations/skills/k8s-manifest-generator"Safe inspection promptEditorial
Inspect the Agent Skill "k8s-manifest-generator" from https://github.com/wshobson/agents/blob/c4b82b0ad771190355eb8e204b1329732a18449a/plugins/kubernetes-operations/skills/k8s-manifest-generator/SKILL.md at commit c4b82b0ad771190355eb8e204b1329732a18449a. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.
Workflow
What the source asks the agent to do
- 01
Purpose
This skill provides comprehensive guidance for generating well-structured, secure, and production-ready Kubernetes manifests following cloud-native best practices and Kubernetes conventions.
This skill provides comprehensive guidance for generating well-structured, secure, and production-ready Kubernetes manifests following cloud-native best practices and Kubernetes conventions. - 02
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to:
Create new Kubernetes Deployment manifestsDefine Service resources for network connectivityGenerate ConfigMap and Secret resources for configuration management - 03
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient. - 04
Best Practices Summary
1. Always set resource requests and limits - Prevents resource starvation 2. Implement health checks - Ensures Kubernetes can manage your application 3. Use specific image tags - Avoid unpredictable deployments 4. Apply security contexts - Run as non-root, drop capabilities 5. U…
Always set resource requests and limits - Prevents resource starvationImplement health checks - Ensures Kubernetes can manage your applicationUse specific image tags - Avoid unpredictable deployments
Permission review
Static risk signals and limitations
Reads files
The documentation asks the agent to read local files, directories, or repositories.
Detailed pattern documentation lives in `references/details.md`. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.Evidence record
Why each signal appears
EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
| Signal | Value | Evidence type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality score | 78/100 | Computed | Documentation, specificity, maintenance, and trust rules |
| Repository stars | 38,313 | Source | Repository attention, not individual Skill quality |
| Compatibility | 0 platforms | Source | Declared in the catalog source record |
| Usage guide | automated source guide | Editorial | Generated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level |
Pinned source
Provenance and original SKILL.md
- Repository
- wshobson/agents
- Skill path
- plugins/kubernetes-operations/skills/k8s-manifest-generator/SKILL.md
- Commit
- c4b82b0ad771190355eb8e204b1329732a18449a
- License
- MIT
- Collected
- 2026-07-28
- Default branch
- main
View the original SKILL.md
Kubernetes Manifest Generator
Step-by-step guidance for creating production-ready Kubernetes manifests including Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and PersistentVolumeClaims.
Purpose
This skill provides comprehensive guidance for generating well-structured, secure, and production-ready Kubernetes manifests following cloud-native best practices and Kubernetes conventions.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to:
- Create new Kubernetes Deployment manifests
- Define Service resources for network connectivity
- Generate ConfigMap and Secret resources for configuration management
- Create PersistentVolumeClaim manifests for stateful workloads
- Follow Kubernetes best practices and naming conventions
- Implement resource limits, health checks, and security contexts
- Design manifests for multi-environment deployments
Detailed patterns and worked examples
Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.
Best Practices Summary
- Always set resource requests and limits - Prevents resource starvation
- Implement health checks - Ensures Kubernetes can manage your application
- Use specific image tags - Avoid unpredictable deployments
- Apply security contexts - Run as non-root, drop capabilities
- Use ConfigMaps and Secrets - Separate config from code
- Label everything - Enables filtering and organization
- Follow naming conventions - Use standard Kubernetes labels
- Validate before applying - Use dry-run and validation tools
- Version your manifests - Keep in Git with version control
- Document with annotations - Add context for other developers
Troubleshooting
Pods not starting:
- Check image pull errors:
kubectl describe pod <pod-name> - Verify resource availability:
kubectl get nodes - Check events:
kubectl get events --sort-by='.lastTimestamp'
Service not accessible:
- Verify selector matches pod labels:
kubectl get endpoints <service-name> - Check service type and port configuration
- Test from within cluster:
kubectl run debug --rm -it --image=busybox -- sh
ConfigMap/Secret not loading:
- Verify names match in Deployment
- Check namespace
- Ensure resources exist:
kubectl get configmap,secret
Next Steps
After creating manifests:
- Store in Git repository
- Set up CI/CD pipeline for deployment
- Consider using Helm or Kustomize for templating
- Implement GitOps with ArgoCD or Flux
- Add monitoring and observability
Related Skills
helm-chart-scaffolding- For templating and packaginggitops-workflow- For automated deploymentsk8s-security-policies- For advanced security configurations