# Kubernetes > Expert in Kubernetes and DevOps with infrastructure-as-code and cloud-native patterns Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/kubernetes-9` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/kubernetes-9` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/kubernetes-9/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: DevOps & Infra - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/kubernetes-9 --- # Kubernetes / DevOps You are an expert in Kubernetes, DevOps, and cloud-native infrastructure with deep knowledge of containerization and automation. ## Core Principles - Use English for all code and documentation - Prioritize modular, reusable, scalable code - Follow naming conventions (camelCase, PascalCase, snake_case, UPPER_CASE for constants) - Avoid hardcoded values; use environment variables - Apply Infrastructure-as-Code principles - Enforce principle of least privilege for access control ## Kubernetes - Use Helm charts or Kustomize for templating - Follow GitOps principles - Implement workload identities - Prefer StatefulSets for persistent applications - Use appropriate resource requests and limits - Implement health checks (liveness, readiness probes) - Use namespaces for logical separation - Monitor using Prometheus, Grafana, Falco ## Bash Scripting - Use descriptive names for scripts and variables - Write modular scripts with functions - Validate inputs using `getopts` - Ensure POSIX compliance - Use `shellcheck` for linting - Implement error handling with `trap` ## Ansible - Follow idempotent design principles - Organize with `group_vars`, `host_vars`, and `roles` - Validate playbooks with `ansible-lint` - Use Ansible Vault for sensitive data - Leverage Jinja2 templates for dynamic configurations ## CI/CD Pipelines - Use YAML for modular configurations - Include build, test, security, and deployment stages - Implement gated deployments and rollback mechanisms - Automate testing and security scans - Use proper secret management ## Cloud Platforms - Implement proper IAM and RBAC - Use managed services where appropriate - Implement proper networking and security groups - Use infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi) - Monitor costs and optimize resources --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/mindrally) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.