Datadog CLI for searching logs, querying metrics, tracing requests, and managing dashboards. Use this when debugging production issues or working with Datadog observability.
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npx tessl i github:softaworks/agent-toolkit --skill datadog-cliOverall
score
93%
Does it follow best practices?
Validation for skill structure
Discovery
85%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a strong skill description that clearly identifies the tool (Datadog CLI), lists specific capabilities, and provides explicit usage triggers. The main weakness is that trigger terms could be expanded to include more variations users might naturally say when needing Datadog help.
Suggestions
Consider adding more trigger term variations like 'APM', 'monitors', 'alerts', 'DD', or 'traces' to improve discoverability
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'searching logs, querying metrics, tracing requests, and managing dashboards' - these are clear, actionable capabilities. | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('searching logs, querying metrics, tracing requests, managing dashboards') and when ('Use this when debugging production issues or working with Datadog observability') with explicit trigger guidance. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes good terms like 'Datadog', 'logs', 'metrics', 'dashboards', 'debugging production issues', and 'observability', but missing common variations users might say like 'APM', 'monitors', 'alerts', or 'DD'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very distinct niche - 'Datadog CLI' is a specific tool, and the combination of Datadog-specific terminology makes it unlikely to conflict with generic logging or monitoring skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
100%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a well-crafted skill that efficiently documents a CLI tool for Datadog operations. It excels at providing actionable, copy-paste ready commands while maintaining excellent organization through tables, clear sections, and appropriate references to detailed documentation. The incident triage workflow demonstrates practical application with a logical debugging sequence.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, with no unnecessary explanations of what Datadog is or how CLIs work. Every section serves a purpose and assumes Claude's competence with command-line tools and observability concepts. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | All commands are fully executable with copy-paste ready examples. The setup section provides exact environment variable names and commands, and every example includes complete flags and syntax. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The Incident Triage Workflow section provides a clear 6-step sequence with logical progression from overview to specific investigation. Each step builds on the previous one with explicit commands and clear purpose. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Excellent structure with a clear overview, command table, quick examples, and well-signaled references to detailed documentation (logs-commands.md, metrics.md, etc.). References are one level deep and clearly organized. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 12 / 12 Passed |
Validation
81%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 13 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
body_steps | No step-by-step structure detected (no ordered list); consider adding a simple workflow | Warning |
Total | 13 / 16 Passed | |
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