DevOps Automation Pack - Installation Guide

DevOps Automation Pack - Installation Guide

Time Required: 5 minutes Difficulty: Beginner Last Updated: October 2025

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• Claude Code version 1.5 or higher installed
• Command line access (Terminal on Mac/Linux, PowerShell on Windows)
• 10 MB free disk space
• Internet connection for download

Check your Claude Code version:

claude --version

You should see version 1.5.0 or higher.

Quick Installation

Follow these three steps to get the DevOps Automation Pack running:

Step 1: Download the Pack

After purchasing, you'll receive a download link via email.

1. Click the "Download Pack" button in your purchase email
2. Save DevOps_Automation_Pack.zip to your Downloads folder
3. The file is 8.2 MB and downloads in seconds

Step 2: Extract the Files

On Mac or Linux:

cd ~/Downloads
unzip DevOps_Automation_Pack.zip
cd DevOps_Automation_Pack

On Windows:

1. Open your Downloads folder
2. Right-click DevOps_Automation_Pack.zip
3. Select "Extract All..."
4. Click "Extract"
5. Open the extracted folder

Step 3: Install to Claude Code

From inside the pack directory, run:

claude plugin install .

Expected output:

 Installing devops-automation-pack...
 Loaded 25 commands
 Loaded 6 agents
 Installation complete!

Try: /commit-smart to get started

Installation complete!

Verification

Let's confirm everything installed correctly.

Check Available Commands

Run this command:

claude plugin list

You should see devops-automation-pack in the list.

Test a Command

Try the smart commit command:

/commit-smart

If you see the command prompt for Git status, it's working!

View All Commands

See everything you installed:

/help | grep devops

You'll see all 25 commands with their shortcuts.

What You Installed

Congratulations! You now have access to 25 professional DevOps plugins:

Git Workflow (5 plugins)

• /commit-smart (gc) - Generate conventional commits with AI
• /pr-create (gpr) - Create pull requests with templates
• /branch-create (bc) - Create feature branches with naming conventions
• /merge-safe (ms) - Safe merge with conflict detection
• /rebase-interactive (ri) - Interactive rebase workflow

CI/CD Automation (6 plugins)

• /github-actions-create (gha) - Generate GitHub Actions workflows
• /gitlab-ci-create (glci) - Generate GitLab CI pipelines
• /circleci-config (cci) - Generate CircleCI configuration
• /pipeline-optimize (po) - Analyze and optimize slow pipelines
• /deployment-strategy (ds) - Recommend deployment approach
• CI/CD Expert Agent - Pipeline design specialist

Docker (4 plugins)

• /dockerfile-generate (dg) - Create optimized Dockerfiles
• /docker-compose-create (dcc) - Generate docker-compose.yml files
• /docker-optimize (do) - Reduce image size and build time
• Docker Specialist Agent - Container optimization expert

Kubernetes (4 plugins)

• /k8s-manifest-generate (km) - Generate Kubernetes manifests
• /k8s-helm-chart (kh) - Create Helm charts
• /k8s-troubleshoot (kt) - Debug pod failures and issues
• Kubernetes Expert Agent - K8s orchestration specialist

Terraform (4 plugins)

• /terraform-module-create (tm) - Generate reusable modules
• /terraform-plan-analyze (tpa) - Analyze plans for risks
• /cloudformation-generate (cfn) - Create CloudFormation templates
• Terraform Architect Agent - Infrastructure as code expert

Deployment (2 plugins)

• /monitoring-setup (ms) - Set up Prometheus + Grafana
• Deployment Specialist Agent - Release management expert

Total: 19 commands + 6 specialized agents = 25 powerful plugins

First Test

Let's run your first command to see the pack in action.

Create a Smart Git Commit

If you're in a Git repository with changes:

/commit-smart

The command will:

1. Analyze your Git changes
2. Review recent commit messages for style
3. Generate a conventional commit message
4. Show you the commit before creating it

Example output:

 Analyzing changes...
 Found 3 modified files
 Reviewed commit history

Suggested commit:
feat(auth): add password reset functionality

- Implement password reset email flow
- Add reset token validation
- Update user model with reset fields

Create this commit? (y/n):

Type y and press Enter. Your commit is created!

Tip: You can use the shortcut /gc instead of typing the full command name.

Troubleshooting

Error: "Command not found"

Symptoms:

• Running /commit-smart shows "unknown command"
• Plugins don't appear in /help

Solution:

1. Restart Claude Code completely
2. Reopen Claude Code
3. Run /help again to verify commands appear

If still not working:

claude plugin install ~/Downloads/DevOps_Automation_Pack

Error: "Permission denied"

Symptoms:

• Installation fails with permission error
• Cannot execute installation script

Solution:

On Mac/Linux:

chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

On Windows:

1. Right-click PowerShell
2. Select "Run as Administrator"
3. Run installation command again

Error: "Plugin already installed"

Symptoms:

• Installation says pack already exists
• Want to reinstall or upgrade

Solution:

Uninstall the old version first:

claude plugin uninstall devops-automation-pack
claude plugin install ~/Downloads/DevOps_Automation_Pack

This removes the old version and installs the new one.

Commands work but give errors

Symptoms:

• Commands run but produce unexpected errors
• Features don't work as described

Possible causes and solutions:

1. Git not configured:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

2. Not in a Git repository:

cd /path/to/your/project
git init  # if needed

3. Missing dependencies:

Some commands require:

• Git (for Git workflow commands)
• Docker (for Docker commands)
• kubectl (for Kubernetes commands)
• terraform (for Terraform commands)

Install only what you need for the commands you'll use.

Getting Help

Documentation

• Quick Start Guide: docs/QUICK_START.md - Your first 5 minutes with the pack
• Use Cases: docs/USE_CASES.md - Real-world examples
• Troubleshooting: docs/000-docs/157-DR-FAQS-troubleshooting.md - Detailed problem solutions

Support

Email: mandy@intentsolutions.io

When contacting support, include:

1. Error message (exact text - copy and paste it)
2. Command you ran (what you typed)
3. Your setup:
   • Operating system (Mac, Linux, Windows)
   • Claude Code version (run claude --version)
   • Which plugin caused the error

We respond within 24 hours.

Community

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
• Discord: Join our community for tips and help
• Documentation Updates: Check back for new guides

What's Next?

Now that you've installed the pack, here's what to do:

1. Try the Quick Start (5 minutes)

See docs/QUICK_START.md for a guided first task.

You'll learn to:

• Create a feature branch
• Make changes
• Generate a smart commit
• Create a pull request

All in 5 minutes!

2. Explore Use Cases

See docs/USE_CASES.md for real-world examples:

• Setting up a new project with CI/CD
• Optimizing Docker images
• Deploying to Kubernetes
• Creating infrastructure with Terraform
• And more...

3. Learn the Commands

Run /help and look for commands that match your workflow.

Each command has:

• A full name (e.g., /commit-smart)
• A shortcut (e.g., /gc)
• Built-in help (e.g., /commit-smart --help)

4. Use the Agents

The 6 specialized agents activate automatically when you:

• Ask about CI/CD pipelines
• Work with Docker files
• Debug Kubernetes issues
• Write Terraform code
• Plan deployments

Just ask Claude naturally, and the right expert will help!

Installation Complete!

You're all set. Start using the DevOps Automation Pack to save hours every week.

Need help? See docs/000-docs/157-DR-FAQS-troubleshooting.md or email mandy@intentsolutions.io

Document Version: 1.0.0 Pack Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: October 10, 2025