writing-skills
Use when creating new skills, editing existing skills, or verifying skills work before deployment
django-security
Django security best practices, authentication, authorization, CSRF protection, SQL injection prevention, XSS prevention, and secure deployment configurations.
helm-chart-scaffolding
Design, organize, and manage Helm charts for templating and packaging Kubernetes applications with reusable configurations. Use when creating Helm charts, packaging Kubernetes applications, or implementing templated deployments.
linkerd-patterns
Implement Linkerd service mesh patterns for lightweight, security-focused service mesh deployments. Use when setting up Linkerd, configuring traffic policies, or implementing zero-trust networking with minimal overhead.
database-migration
Execute database migrations across ORMs and platforms with zero-downtime strategies, data transformation, and rollback procedures. Use when migrating databases, changing schemas, performing data transformations, or implementing zero-downtime deployment strategies.
istio-traffic-management
Configure Istio traffic management including routing, load balancing, circuit breakers, and canary deployments. Use when implementing service mesh traffic policies, progressive delivery, or resilience patterns.
k8s-manifest-generator
Create production-ready Kubernetes manifests for Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets following best practices and security standards. Use when generating Kubernetes YAML manifests, creating K8s resources, or implementing production-grade Kubernetes configurations.
gitops-workflow
Implement GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and Flux for automated, declarative Kubernetes deployments with continuous reconciliation. Use when implementing GitOps practices, automating Kubernetes deployments, or setting up declarative infrastructure management.
deployment-pipeline-design
Design multi-stage CI/CD pipelines with approval gates, security checks, and deployment orchestration. Use when architecting deployment workflows, setting up continuous delivery, or implementing GitOps practices.
airflow-dag-patterns
Build production Apache Airflow DAGs with best practices for operators, sensors, testing, and deployment. Use when creating data pipelines, orchestrating workflows, or scheduling batch jobs.
e2e-testing-patterns
Master end-to-end testing with Playwright and Cypress to build reliable test suites that catch bugs, improve confidence, and enable fast deployment. Use when implementing E2E tests, debugging flaky tests, or establishing testing standards.
gitlab-ci-patterns
Build GitLab CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage workflows, caching, and distributed runners for scalable automation. Use when implementing GitLab CI/CD, optimizing pipeline performance, or setting up automated testing and deployment.
ml-pipeline-workflow
Build end-to-end MLOps pipelines from data preparation through model training, validation, and production deployment. Use when creating ML pipelines, implementing MLOps practices, or automating model training and deployment workflows.
azure-deployment-preflight
Performs comprehensive preflight validation of Bicep deployments to Azure, including template syntax validation, what-if analysis, and permission checks. Use this skill before any deployment to Azure to preview changes, identify potential issues, and ensure the deployment will succeed. Activate when users mention deploying to Azure, validating Bicep files, checking deployment permissions, previewing infrastructure changes, running what-if, or preparing for azd provision.
vercel-deploy
Deploy applications and websites to Vercel. Use this skill when the user requests deployment actions such as "Deploy my app", "Deploy this to production", "Create a preview deployment", "Deploy and give me the link", or "Push this live". No authentication required - returns preview URL and claimable deployment link.
modal-serverless-gpu
Serverless GPU cloud platform for running ML workloads. Use when you need on-demand GPU access without infrastructure management, deploying ML models as APIs, or running batch jobs with automatic scaling.
senior-devops
Comprehensive DevOps skill for CI/CD, infrastructure automation, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Includes pipeline setup, infrastructure as code, deployment automation, and monitoring. Use when setting up pipelines, deploying applications, managing infrastructure, implementing monitoring, or optimizing deployment processes.
tensorrt-llm
Optimizes LLM inference with NVIDIA TensorRT for maximum throughput and lowest latency. Use for production deployment on NVIDIA GPUs (A100/H100), when you need 10-100x faster inference than PyTorch, or for serving models with quantization (FP8/INT4), in-flight batching, and multi-GPU scaling.
railway-status
Check current Railway project status for this directory. Use when user asks "railway status", "is it running", "what's deployed", "deployment status", or about uptime. NOT for variables or configuration queries - use railway-environment skill for those.
lamindb
This skill should be used when working with LaminDB, an open-source data framework for biology that makes data queryable, traceable, reproducible, and FAIR. Use when managing biological datasets (scRNA-seq, spatial, flow cytometry, etc.), tracking computational workflows, curating and validating data with biological ontologies, building data lakehouses, or ensuring data lineage and reproducibility in biological research. Covers data management, annotation, ontologies (genes, cell types, diseases, tissues), schema validation, integrations with workflow managers (Nextflow, Snakemake) and MLOps platforms (W&B, MLflow), and deployment strategies.
docker-expert
Docker containerization expert with deep knowledge of multi-stage builds, image optimization, container security, Docker Compose orchestration, and production deployment patterns. Use PROACTIVELY for Dockerfile optimization, container issues, image size problems, security hardening, networking, and orchestration challenges.
senior-ml-engineer
World-class ML engineering skill for productionizing ML models, MLOps, and building scalable ML systems. Expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, model deployment, feature stores, model monitoring, and ML infrastructure. Includes LLM integration, fine-tuning, RAG systems, and agentic AI. Use when deploying ML models, building ML platforms, implementing MLOps, or integrating LLMs into production systems.
writing-skills
Use when creating new skills, editing existing skills, or verifying skills work before deployment
langchain
Framework for building LLM-powered applications with agents, chains, and RAG. Supports multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), 500+ integrations, ReAct agents, tool calling, memory management, and vector store retrieval. Use for building chatbots, question-answering systems, autonomous agents, or RAG applications. Best for rapid prototyping and production deployments.
llama-cpp
Runs LLM inference on CPU, Apple Silicon, and consumer GPUs without NVIDIA hardware. Use for edge deployment, M1/M2/M3 Macs, AMD/Intel GPUs, or when CUDA is unavailable. Supports GGUF quantization (1.5-8 bit) for reduced memory and 4-10× speedup vs PyTorch on CPU.
model-merging
Merge multiple fine-tuned models using mergekit to combine capabilities without retraining. Use when creating specialized models by blending domain-specific expertise (math + coding + chat), improving performance beyond single models, or experimenting rapidly with model variants. Covers SLERP, TIES-Merging, DARE, Task Arithmetic, linear merging, and production deployment strategies.
c4-architecture
Generate architecture documentation using C4 model Mermaid diagrams. Use when asked to create architecture diagrams, document system architecture, visualize software structure, create C4 diagrams, or generate context/container/component/deployment diagrams. Triggers include "architecture diagram", "C4 diagram", "system context", "container diagram", "component diagram", "deployment diagram", "document architecture", "visualize architecture".
railway-deploy
Deploy code to Railway using "railway up". Use when user wants to push code, says "railway up", "deploy", "ship", or "push". For initial setup or creating services, use railway-new skill. For Docker images, use railway-environment skill.
Railway Deployment
Manage Railway deployments - view logs, redeploy, restart, or remove deployments. Use for deployment lifecycle (remove, stop, redeploy, restart), deployment visibility (list, status, history), and troubleshooting (logs, errors, failures, crashes). NOT for deleting services - use railway-environment skill with isDeleted for that.
speculative-decoding
Accelerate LLM inference using speculative decoding, Medusa multiple heads, and lookahead decoding techniques. Use when optimizing inference speed (1.5-3.6× speedup), reducing latency for real-time applications, or deploying models with limited compute. Covers draft models, tree-based attention, Jacobi iteration, parallel token generation, and production deployment strategies.
mlflow
Track ML experiments, manage model registry with versioning, deploy models to production, and reproduce experiments with MLflow - framework-agnostic ML lifecycle platform
aws-serverless
Specialized skill for building production-ready serverless applications on AWS. Covers Lambda functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS event-driven patterns, SAM/CDK deployment, and cold start optimization.
railway-database
Add official Railway database services (Postgres, Redis, MySQL, MongoDB). Use when user wants to add a database, says "add postgres", "add redis", "add database", "connect to database", or "wire up the database". For other templates (Ghost, Strapi, n8n), use the railway-templates skill.
vercel-deployment
Expert knowledge for deploying to Vercel with Next.js Use when: vercel, deploy, deployment, hosting, production.
senior-computer-vision
World-class computer vision skill for image/video processing, object detection, segmentation, and visual AI systems. Expertise in PyTorch, OpenCV, YOLO, SAM, diffusion models, and vision transformers. Includes 3D vision, video analysis, real-time processing, and production deployment. Use when building vision AI systems, implementing object detection, training custom vision models, or optimizing inference pipelines.
deployment-procedures
Production deployment principles and decision-making. Safe deployment workflows, rollback strategies, and verification. Teaches thinking, not scripts.
vercel-deploy-claimable
Deploy applications and websites to Vercel. Use this skill when the user requests deployment actions such as 'Deploy my app', 'Deploy this to production', 'Create a preview deployment', 'Deploy and...
helm-chart-scaffolding
Design, organize, and manage Helm charts for templating and packaging Kubernetes applications with reusable configurations. Use when creating Helm charts, packaging Kubernetes applications, or implementing templated deployments.
temporal-python-pro
Master Temporal workflow orchestration with the Python SDK. Implements durable workflows, saga patterns, and distributed transactions. Covers async/await, testing strategies, and production deployment.
readme
When the user wants to create or update a README.md file for a project. Also use when the user says 'write readme,' 'create readme,' 'document this project,' 'project documentation,' or asks for help with README.md. This skill creates absurdly thorough documentation covering local setup, architecture, and deployment.
deployment-pipeline-design
Design multi-stage CI/CD pipelines with approval gates, security checks, and deployment orchestration. Use when architecting deployment workflows, setting up continuous delivery, or implementing Gi...
deployment-engineer
Expert deployment engineer specializing in modern CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and advanced deployment automation. Masters GitHub Actions, ArgoCD/Flux, progressive delivery, container security, and platform engineering. Handles zero-downtime deployments, security scanning, and developer experience optimization. Use PROACTIVELY for CI/CD design, GitOps implementation, or deployment automation.
mlops-engineer
Build comprehensive ML pipelines, experiment tracking, and model registries with MLflow, Kubeflow, and modern MLOps tools. Implements automated training, deployment, and monitoring across cloud platforms. Use PROACTIVELY for ML infrastructure, experiment management, or pipeline automation.
linkerd-patterns
Implement Linkerd service mesh patterns for lightweight, security-focused service mesh deployments. Use when setting up Linkerd, configuring traffic policies, or implementing zero-trust networking ...
backend-development-feature-development
Orchestrate end-to-end backend feature development from requirements to deployment. Use when coordinating multi-phase feature delivery across teams and services.
vercel-deployment
Expert knowledge for deploying to Vercel with Next.js Use when: vercel, deploy, deployment, hosting, production.
k8s-manifest-generator
Create production-ready Kubernetes manifests for Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, and Secrets following best practices and security standards. Use when generating Kubernetes YAML manifests, creating K8s resources, or implementing production-grade Kubernetes configurations.
unity-developer
Build Unity games with optimized C# scripts, efficient rendering, and proper asset management. Masters Unity 6 LTS, URP/HDRP pipelines, and cross-platform deployment.