metrics-schema-generator

Generate metrics schemas for Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana dashboards

509 stars

Best use case

metrics-schema-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Generate metrics schemas for Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana dashboards

Teams using metrics-schema-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/metrics-schema-generator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/software-architecture/skills/metrics-schema-generator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/metrics-schema-generator/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How metrics-schema-generator Compares

Feature / Agentmetrics-schema-generatorStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate metrics schemas for Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana dashboards

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Metrics Schema Generator Skill

## Overview

Generates metrics schemas for Prometheus, OpenTelemetry metric definitions, SLI/SLO specifications, and Grafana dashboard configurations.

## Capabilities

- Generate Prometheus metrics schemas
- OpenTelemetry metric definitions
- SLI/SLO specification generation
- Grafana dashboard generation
- Metric naming conventions
- Label/tag standardization
- Recording rules generation
- Alert rules generation

## Target Processes

- observability-implementation
- performance-optimization

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": ["services"],
  "properties": {
    "services": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "name": { "type": "string" },
          "type": { "type": "string" },
          "endpoints": { "type": "array" },
          "slos": { "type": "array" }
        }
      }
    },
    "format": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["prometheus", "opentelemetry", "both"],
      "default": "prometheus"
    },
    "options": {
      "type": "object",
      "properties": {
        "includeStandardMetrics": {
          "type": "boolean",
          "default": true
        },
        "generateDashboards": {
          "type": "boolean",
          "default": true
        },
        "generateAlerts": {
          "type": "boolean",
          "default": true
        },
        "namingConvention": {
          "type": "string",
          "enum": ["prometheus", "opentelemetry"],
          "default": "prometheus"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Output Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "metrics": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
          "name": { "type": "string" },
          "type": { "type": "string" },
          "description": { "type": "string" },
          "labels": { "type": "array" },
          "unit": { "type": "string" }
        }
      }
    },
    "sloDefinitions": {
      "type": "array"
    },
    "recordingRules": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Prometheus recording rules YAML"
    },
    "alertRules": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Prometheus alert rules YAML"
    },
    "dashboards": {
      "type": "array",
      "description": "Grafana dashboard JSON definitions"
    }
  }
}
```

## Usage Example

```javascript
{
  kind: 'skill',
  skill: {
    name: 'metrics-schema-generator',
    context: {
      services: [
        {
          name: 'api-gateway',
          type: 'http',
          endpoints: ['/api/users', '/api/orders'],
          slos: [{ name: 'availability', target: 99.9 }]
        }
      ],
      format: 'prometheus',
      options: {
        generateDashboards: true,
        generateAlerts: true
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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