A developer tool for generating production-ready Kubernetes manifests from docker-compose files or plain English descriptions.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install k8s-config-gen
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install k8s-config-gen using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is K8s Generator?
The K8s Generator streamlines the transition from local development to cloud-scale orchestration. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it removes the friction of manual YAML configuration by automatically translating docker-compose definitions into Kubernetes-native resources. This tool is essential for teams looking to standardize their deployment workflows without spending hours on boilerplate code.
By leveraging this skill, developers can focus on application logic rather than the complexities of Kubernetes manifest syntax. Whether you are dealing with simple web apps or multi-service architectures, this generator provides a reliable foundation for your cloud-native infrastructure.
K8s Generator Use Cases
- Migrating local development environments to Kubernetes production clusters.
- Generating manifests from natural language prompts like "3 replicas of a node app with redis".
- Creating standardized ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Persistent Volumes automatically.
- Prototyping complex cloud architectures before manual fine-tuning.
How K8s Generator Works
- Input a docker-compose.yml file or a descriptive string via the CLI.
- The utility parses service dependencies, environment variables, and storage requirements.
- It maps each Docker service to the appropriate Kubernetes resource, such as a Deployment or Service.
- The tool applies best practices for resource limits and probes during the translation process.
- The output is generated as a clean, ready-to-use YAML file for deployment via kubectl.
K8s Generator Setup
The K8s Generator requires Node.js 18 or higher and an OpenAI API key. No permanent installation is necessary as it can be run directly via npx to maintain a clean environment for your Openclaw Skills.
# Set your API key
export OPENAI_API_KEY='your_key_here'
# Run the generator
npx ai-k8s docker-compose.yml -o k8s-manifests.yml
K8s Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The tool analyzes input data and produces a structured Kubernetes manifest based on the following mapping:
| Input Component | Kubernetes Output Resource |
|---|---|
| Services | Deployment & Service |
| Environment | ConfigMap or EnvVar |
| Volumes | PersistentVolumeClaim |
| Secrets | Secret Manifest |
K8s Generator Advanced Features
- Multi-resource generation including LoadBalancers and NodePorts.
- Support for custom namespaces to ensure organizational compliance within the cluster.
- Automatic inclusion of liveness and readiness probes for improved pod health.
- Intelligent handling of persistent storage and secret management.
- Capability to generate entire stacks from simple English descriptions as part of the Openclaw Skills workflow.
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