k8s-networking

Kubernetes networking management for services, ingresses, endpoints, and network policies. Use when configuring connectivity, load balancing, or network isolation.

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Best use case

k8s-networking is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Kubernetes networking management for services, ingresses, endpoints, and network policies. Use when configuring connectivity, load balancing, or network isolation.

Teams using k8s-networking 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/k8s-networking/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rohitg00/kubectl-mcp-server/main/kubernetes-skills/claude/k8s-networking/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/k8s-networking/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How k8s-networking Compares

Feature / Agentk8s-networkingStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Kubernetes networking management for services, ingresses, endpoints, and network policies. Use when configuring connectivity, load balancing, or network isolation.

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

# Kubernetes Networking

Manage Kubernetes networking resources using kubectl-mcp-server's networking tools.

## When to Apply

Use this skill when:
- User mentions: "service", "ingress", "endpoint", "network policy", "load balancer"
- Operations: exposing applications, configuring routing, network isolation
- Keywords: "connectivity", "DNS", "traffic", "port", "firewall"

## Priority Rules

| Priority | Rule | Impact | Tools |
|----------|------|--------|-------|
| 1 | Check endpoints before troubleshooting services | CRITICAL | `get_endpoints` |
| 2 | Verify service selector matches pod labels | HIGH | `get_services`, `get_pods` |
| 3 | Review network policies for isolation | HIGH | `get_network_policies` |
| 4 | Test DNS resolution from within pods | MEDIUM | `kubectl_exec` |

## Quick Reference

| Task | Tool | Example |
|------|------|---------|
| List services | `get_services` | `get_services(namespace)` |
| Check backends | `get_endpoints` | `get_endpoints(namespace)` |
| List ingresses | `get_ingresses` | `get_ingresses(namespace)` |
| Network policies | `get_network_policies` | `get_network_policies(namespace)` |

## Services

```python
get_services(namespace="default")

describe_service(name="my-service", namespace="default")

create_service(
    name="my-service",
    namespace="default",
    selector={"app": "my-app"},
    ports=[{"port": 80, "targetPort": 8080}]
)

create_service(
    name="my-lb",
    namespace="default",
    type="LoadBalancer",
    selector={"app": "my-app"},
    ports=[{"port": 443, "targetPort": 8443}]
)
```

## Endpoints

```python
get_endpoints(namespace="default")
```

## Ingress

```python
get_ingresses(namespace="default")

describe_ingress(name="my-ingress", namespace="default")

kubectl_apply(manifest="""
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
kind: Ingress
metadata:
  name: my-ingress
  namespace: default
spec:
  rules:
  - host: app.example.com
    http:
      paths:
      - path: /
        pathType: Prefix
        backend:
          service:
            name: my-service
            port:
              number: 80
""")
```

## Network Policies

```python
get_network_policies(namespace="default")

describe_network_policy(name="deny-all", namespace="default")

kubectl_apply(manifest="""
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
kind: NetworkPolicy
metadata:
  name: deny-all
  namespace: default
spec:
  podSelector: {}
  policyTypes:
  - Ingress
  - Egress
""")

kubectl_apply(manifest="""
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
kind: NetworkPolicy
metadata:
  name: allow-web
  namespace: default
spec:
  podSelector:
    matchLabels:
      app: web
  ingress:
  - from:
    - podSelector:
        matchLabels:
          app: frontend
    ports:
    - port: 80
""")
```

## Troubleshooting Connectivity

```python
get_endpoints(namespace="default")

get_network_policies(namespace="default")

kubectl_exec(
    pod="debug-pod",
    namespace="default",
    command="nslookup my-service.default.svc.cluster.local"
)
```

## Related Skills

- [k8s-service-mesh](../k8s-service-mesh/SKILL.md) - Istio traffic management
- [k8s-cilium](../k8s-cilium/SKILL.md) - Cilium network policies

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