Deploying log aggregation, writing Elasticsearch queries, or debugging application logs.
When NOT to use
For metrics and alerting — use prometheus-alerting skill instead.
Instructions
Configure log shippers (Filebeat, Logstash) for new sources
Define index lifecycle policies and retention
Build and validate Kibana dashboards
Write targeted queries for incident investigation
Example
Set up structured logging pipeline with field mapping, filtering, and retention policies.
1---2name: logging3description: ELK Logging4---5# ELK Logging67## When to activate89Deploying log aggregation, writing Elasticsearch queries, or debugging application logs.1011## When NOT to use1213For metrics and alerting — use prometheus-alerting skill instead.1415## Instructions16171. Configure log shippers (Filebeat, Logstash) for new sources182. Define index lifecycle policies and retention193. Build and validate Kibana dashboards204. Write targeted queries for incident investigation2122## Example2324Set up structured logging pipeline with field mapping, filtering, and retention policies.
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