How does it handle security?

The skill focuses on implementing zero-trust networking through automatic mutual TLS (mTLS) and fine-grained ServerAuthorization policies.

Does it support advanced traffic management?

Yes, it includes patterns for canary deployments using TrafficSplit and advanced routing using the Gateway API HTTPRoute specification.

Does this skill help with Linkerd installation?

Yes, it includes standardized templates for CLI installation, cluster validation, and control plane setup for Kubernetes.

Can I use this for multi-cluster environments?

Absolutely, it provides patterns for linking multiple clusters and exporting services across mesh boundaries for global connectivity.

Linkerd Service Mesh Patterns

Name: Linkerd Service Mesh Patterns
Author: wshobson

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Deployment & DevOps

Implements lightweight, security-focused Linkerd service mesh patterns for Kubernetes observability and zero-trust networking.

About

This skill provides Claude with specialized patterns and best practices for deploying and managing Linkerd, the ultra-lightweight service mesh for Kubernetes. It enables automated mTLS, sophisticated traffic management like canary deployments, and deep observability through per-route metrics. It is particularly useful for DevOps engineers and SREs looking to implement zero-trust security and service-to-service communication policies with minimal operational overhead and maximum reliability.

Key Features

Advanced traffic management using TrafficSplit and HTTPRoute
Comprehensive troubleshooting and debugging diagnostics
23,194 GitHub stars
Automated mTLS and zero-trust security configuration
Per-route observability with ServiceProfiles and golden metrics
Multi-cluster service mesh orchestration and service mirroring

Use Cases

Configuring fine-grained access control policies using Server and ServerAuthorization resources.
Deploying a production-ready Linkerd service mesh with mTLS enabled by default.
Implementing canary releases and A/B testing via SMI traffic splitting.

About

Key Features

Advanced traffic management using TrafficSplit and HTTPRoute
Comprehensive troubleshooting and debugging diagnostics
23,194 GitHub stars
Automated mTLS and zero-trust security configuration
Per-route observability with ServiceProfiles and golden metrics
Multi-cluster service mesh orchestration and service mirroring

Use Cases

Configuring fine-grained access control policies using Server and ServerAuthorization resources.
Deploying a production-ready Linkerd service mesh with mTLS enabled by default.
Implementing canary releases and A/B testing via SMI traffic splitting.