investigating-with-observability

Correlate metrics, logs, and traces to investigate Kubernetes incidents.

45|4|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills --skill investigating-with-observability
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Skill: investigating-with-observability
Source: https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills/tree/main/plugins/diagnostics/skills/investigating-with-observability
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VictoriaMetrics/skills --skill investigating-with-observability

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Investigate incidents by correlating metrics, logs, and traces across Kubernetes and cloud-native services to quickly identify root causes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-based investigation workflow that gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces before forming hypotheses.
  • Cross-signal correlation to pinpoint bottlenecks, failures, and latency across services.
  • Guided escalation and remediation prompts for common Kubernetes observability scenarios.

Quick Start

Initiate an end-to-end investigation across metrics, logs, and traces for the target Kubernetes service.

Frequently Asked Questions about investigating-with-observability

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

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How do I investigate Kubernetes incidents by correlating metrics, logs, and traces?▼

Investigating Kubernetes incidents requires correlating metrics, logs, and traces to identify root causes. This Skill enforces phase-based discovery across VictoriaMetrics, VictoriaLogs, and VictoriaTraces APIs to pinpoint latency, errors, and resource issues.

What is the best way to troubleshoot latency and errors across cloud-native services?▼

Troubleshooting latency and errors across cloud-native services involves cross-signal correlation. This Skill gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces before forming hypotheses, ensuring structured discovery of bottlenecks and failures in target services.

Can I use VictoriaMetrics APIs for end-to-end observability investigation in Kubernetes?▼

Yes, you can use VictoriaMetrics APIs for observability investigation in Kubernetes. The Skill executes structured discovery using VictoriaMetrics, VictoriaLogs, and VictoriaTraces APIs to gather cross-signal insights needed to identify resource issues.

How do I start an investigation to find the root cause of a failure across services?▼

To start an investigation for root cause analysis, you initiate an end-to-end workflow that gathers signals from metrics, logs, and traces. This phase-based approach ensures comprehensive cross-signal correlation before forming hypotheses.

Why does my Kubernetes observability workflow need phase-based discovery before forming hypotheses?▼

Kubernetes observability workflows need phase-based discovery to prevent premature conclusions. By enforcing cross-signal correlation across metrics, logs, and traces first, the investigation accurately pinpoints bottlenecks and failures before suggesting remediation.

Does this investigation approach provide remediation prompts for Kubernetes observability scenarios?▼

Yes, the investigation approach provides guided escalation and remediation prompts for common Kubernetes observability scenarios. After cross-signal correlation identifies latency, errors, or resource issues, it offers structured guidance for safe execution.