What problem does it solve? Operating an Ava deployment requires knowing which CLI command family handles which job, and the mental model behind clusters, units, machines, agents, and channels. This Skill maps the entire ava CLI so an agent can operate the deployment itself without guessing at commands or misusing development workflows. ## Core Features & Use Cases - CLI command map: Routes operational tasks to the right sub-skill covering ops, MCP servers, packages, agents, presets, models, workspace cleanup, and onboarding. - Operations vs development split: Distinguishes running the cluster (ava-guide) from modifying its code (ava-modification-layers and ava-self-development), preventing dangerous shortcuts like editing the production checkout. - Design intent guidance: Explains why capabilities live as skills and CLI commands rather than SDK functions, so operators work with the grain of the system. - Use Case: An agent asked to add an MCP server, switch the update channel, or spawn a worker on a specific model loads this skill to find the correct sub-skill and command family before acting. ## Quick Start Load the ava-guide skill and follow its sub-skill table to find the right operational guide for your task.