datadog

Query Datadog logs, metrics, and traces via CLI with filters.

40|4|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill datadog-jjmartres
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Skill: datadog
Source: https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents/tree/main/shared/.ai-agents/skills/datadog
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jjmartres/ai-coding-agents --skill datadog-jjmartres

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Datadog provides powerful observability data, but teams need a streamlined way to query, tail, and correlate data across services without repeating manual steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Log Search: Query logs with filters, time ranges, and output formats.
  • Live Tail & Trace: Tail logs in real time and correlate traces for incident triage.
  • Metrics & Health: Query metrics and check service health across time windows.

Quick Start

Run a sample datadog CLI command to search for error logs.

Frequently Asked Questions about datadog

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Datadog logs for incident triage using a CLI?▼

Query Datadog logs via CLI by applying filters like service, status, and time windows to search and format outputs for rapid incident triage and debugging.

Can I tail Datadog logs in real time and correlate traces?▼

Tail Datadog logs in real time and correlate traces using common filters like @trace_id to quickly pinpoint root causes during live incident triage and debugging.

What is the best way to check service health and metrics across time windows?▼

Check service health and metrics across time windows by running datadog-cli commands with specific site selection and time range parameters to monitor telemetry patterns.

Does this observability approach support filtering by specific trace IDs?▼

Filtering by specific trace IDs is supported using the @trace_id common filter, allowing you to correlate logs and traces across services without manual steps.

Do I need to specify a Datadog site when querying metrics and logs?▼

Specifying a Datadog site is supported during queries to ensure you retrieve correct logs, metrics, and traces from your designated telemetry environment.