Is it possible to automate server scaling with this skill?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for power management and 'change-type' operations to upgrade or downgrade server resources.

Does this skill require the Hetzner CLI to be installed?

Yes, this skill functions as an orchestration layer for the official 'hcloud' CLI. You should have it installed on your system and authenticated with an API token.

Can I manage multiple Hetzner projects simultaneously?

Yes, the skill includes specific workflows for context management, allowing you to switch between different project tokens and environments easily.

Does it support infrastructure-as-code patterns?

While it uses the CLI, the skill provides workflows for using JSON-based firewall rules and cloud-init files, supporting a more declarative approach to infrastructure management.

Hetzner Cloud Management

Name: Hetzner Cloud Management
Author: watzon

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Cloud Infrastructure

Manages and automates Hetzner Cloud infrastructure using the official hcloud CLI for server, network, and security orchestration.

The Hetzner Cloud Management skill enables seamless interaction with Hetzner's infrastructure directly from your AI development environment. It provides a comprehensive suite of workflows for the entire resource lifecycle, from provisioning high-performance virtual servers and configuring complex private networks to managing load balancers and implementing security through firewalls. Whether you are performing routine maintenance like snapshotting and resizing or deploying production-grade architectures with automated cloud-init scripts, this skill streamlines DevOps operations by translating high-level intent into precise hcloud CLI commands.

Key Features

01Complete server lifecycle management including creation, scaling, and rescue operations

02High-availability setup via Load Balancer provisioning and health check configuration

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04Multi-project context management for switching between staging and production environments

05Advanced network orchestration with private subnets, routing, and floating IPs

06Declarative firewall management using JSON rule definitions and resource labeling

Use Cases

01Rapidly prototyping cloud environments for CI/CD pipelines and staging tests

02Executing routine infrastructure maintenance like snapshots, backups, and server upgrades

03Automating the deployment of secured, production-ready web clusters with private networking

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add watzon/claude-code hetzner-cloud-management

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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