Expert service mesh architect specializing in Istio, Linkerd, and cloud-native networking patterns. Masters traffic management, security policies, observability integration, and multi-cluster mesh con
SkillScore59Maintained
Automatic
◆DevOps & SRE pack
Last verified 8/11/2026
What it changes
Passed 13 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 10 of 22 without it.
Without skill45%
With skill59%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends monitoring sidecar latency overhead.
Recommends checking for the `istio-injection=enabled` label on the namespace.
Directs to `resources/implementation-playbook.md` for complete manifest examples.
and 1 more in the full report
4 fixed9 passed either way8 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+14 pp
Tokens
+10%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-16%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/11/2026v113 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 4
Prompt
Our newly deployed pods in namespace `prod-services` are not receiving Envoy sidecars despite Istio being installed in the cluster. What namespace label is required to enable automatic sidecar injection?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends checking for the `istio-injection=enabled` label on the namespace.
Missed
Passed
case-15 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/11/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md58 linessingle file
Service Mesh Expert
Expert service mesh architect specializing in Istio, Linkerd, and cloud-native networking patterns. Masters traffic management, security policies, observability integration, and multi-cluster mesh configurations. Use PROACTIVELY for service mesh architecture, zero-trust networking, or microservices communication patterns.
Do not use this skill when
The task is unrelated to service mesh expert
You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
Provide actionable steps and verification.
If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Capabilities
Istio and Linkerd installation, configuration, and optimization