Does it support high-availability (HA) deployments?

Absolutely. You can define multiple master nodes and a control plane endpoint to create a production-ready HA Kubernetes cluster.

How does the upgrade process work?

The skill guides you through checking compatibility, backing up data, and running the 'kk upgrade' command to move between Kubernetes versions one minor release at a time.

Can I use this skill to scale an existing cluster?

Yes, the skill can generate a configuration from your current cluster, allow you to add or remove nodes, and then apply those changes safely.

Which container runtimes are supported?

It supports major Container Runtime Interfaces (CRI) including containerd (recommended), Docker, CRI-O, and iSula.

What is KubeKey and how does this skill use it?

KubeKey is an open-source tool for deploying Kubernetes and KubeSphere. This skill automates the KubeKey CLI (kk) to handle cluster creation, scaling, and maintenance tasks via Claude.

KubeKey Cluster Manager

Name: KubeKey Cluster Manager
Author: hb-chen

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Deployment & DevOps

Manages the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters using KubeKey, including automated installation, node scaling, and seamless version upgrades.

About

The KubeKey Skill empowers Claude to act as an automated Kubernetes administrator by leveraging the KubeKey (kk) tool for cluster deployment and maintenance. It simplifies the complexity of infrastructure management by assisting with node configuration, CNI/CRI selection, and network setup. Whether you are deploying a fresh production-grade cluster, scaling workers to meet demand, or performing delicate version upgrades for Kubernetes and KubeSphere, this skill provides the necessary guidance and command execution to ensure a stable and optimized environment.

Key Features

Interactive generation of cluster configurations (YAML) for varied environments
Comprehensive upgrade workflows for Kubernetes and KubeSphere versions
Automated KubeKey installation and version verification
1 GitHub stars
Streamlined node scaling including adding new hosts and draining nodes for deletion
Support for multiple CNI plugins like Calico, Flannel, and Cilium

Use Cases

Deploying a high-availability Kubernetes cluster on fresh Linux or macOS nodes
Scaling an existing cluster horizontally by adding worker nodes during traffic spikes
Performing step-by-step minor version upgrades to stay current with Kubernetes releases

About

Key Features

Interactive generation of cluster configurations (YAML) for varied environments
Comprehensive upgrade workflows for Kubernetes and KubeSphere versions
Automated KubeKey installation and version verification
1 GitHub stars
Streamlined node scaling including adding new hosts and draining nodes for deletion
Support for multiple CNI plugins like Calico, Flannel, and Cilium

Use Cases

Deploying a high-availability Kubernetes cluster on fresh Linux or macOS nodes
Scaling an existing cluster horizontally by adding worker nodes during traffic spikes
Performing step-by-step minor version upgrades to stay current with Kubernetes releases