Does this require specific database permissions?

Yes, the plugin requires appropriate access rights to read database lock tables and transaction logs to perform its analysis effectively.

How does Claude detect database deadlocks?

Claude uses the /deadlock command via the database-deadlock-detector plugin to scan your database for current and potential lock contention issues.

Is this skill suitable for production environments?

Absolutely, it is specifically designed to help troubleshoot and monitor high-stakes production systems experiencing concurrency issues.

What types of databases are supported?

It is designed for SQL-based systems where deadlock contention is a common concern, provided the plugin is configured with the correct connection details.

Can this skill prevent future deadlocks?

Yes, by analyzing transaction patterns and providing optimization strategies, it helps you modify code to avoid common deadlock scenarios.

Database Deadlock Detector

Name: Database Deadlock Detector
Author: jeremylongshore

byjeremylongshore

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Database Management

Detects, analyzes, and prevents database deadlocks by monitoring lock contention and transaction patterns in real-time.

About

The Database Deadlock Detector skill empowers Claude to identify and resolve complex database lock contention issues by integrating specialized analysis tools directly into your workflow. By executing the /deadlock command, this skill allows Claude to scan production or development databases, analyze the root causes of transaction failures, and provide actionable strategies to prevent future occurrences. It is particularly valuable for developers and database administrators managing high-concurrency systems where recurring deadlocks threaten application stability and performance.

Key Features

In-depth analysis of transaction patterns and lock types
883 GitHub stars
Real-time monitoring of database lock contention
Root cause reporting for recurring database conflicts
Automated deadlock detection using the /deadlock command
Proactive resolution strategies and optimization suggestions

Use Cases

Investigating recurring deadlock events in high-traffic production databases
Setting up proactive monitoring and alerting for database lock issues
Analyzing complex transaction patterns to optimize concurrency and performance

About

Key Features

In-depth analysis of transaction patterns and lock types
883 GitHub stars
Real-time monitoring of database lock contention
Root cause reporting for recurring database conflicts
Automated deadlock detection using the /deadlock command
Proactive resolution strategies and optimization suggestions

Use Cases

Investigating recurring deadlock events in high-traffic production databases
Setting up proactive monitoring and alerting for database lock issues
Analyzing complex transaction patterns to optimize concurrency and performance