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Production patterns for Linkerd service mesh - the lightweight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes.
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Linkerd Patterns
Production patterns for Linkerd service mesh - the lightweight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes.
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to linkerd patterns
- 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.
Use this skill when
- Setting up a lightweight service mesh
- Implementing automatic mTLS
- Configuring traffic splits for canary deployments
- Setting up service profiles for per-route metrics
- Implementing retries and timeouts
- Multi-cluster service mesh
Core Concepts
1. Linkerd Architecture
2. Key Resources
| Resource | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceProfile | Per-route metrics, retries, timeouts | |
| TrafficSplit | Canary deployments, A/B testing | |
| Server | Define server-side policies | |
| ServerAuthorization | Access control policies |
Version and deployment boundaries
Examples mix version-specific APIs and partial manifests. Check the installed Linkerd/Kubernetes CRDs and supported Gateway API/SMI versions before rendering or applying; the Deployment fragment omits required selectors/containers. mTLS protects eligible meshed traffic, not all traffic automatically; verify injection, identities and explicit authorization. The broad unauthenticated CIDR example requires an intentional approved exception. Pin/review installer and image versions, preview rendered changes against the exact context/namespace, and preserve rollout/rollback access. Tap/log output may disclose sensitive traffic.
Templates
Template 1: Mesh Installation
Template 2: Inject Namespace
Template 3: Service Profile with Retries
Template 4: Traffic Split (Canary)
Template 5: Server Authorization Policy
Template 6: HTTPRoute for Advanced Routing
Template 7: Multi-cluster Setup
Monitoring Commands
Debugging
Best Practices
Do's
- Enable mTLS everywhere - It's automatic with Linkerd
- Use ServiceProfiles - Get per-route metrics and retries
- Set retry budgets - Prevent retry storms
- Monitor golden metrics - Success rate, latency, throughput
Don'ts
- Don't skip check - Always run
linkerd checkafter changes - Don't over-configure - Linkerd defaults are sensible
- Don't ignore ServiceProfiles - They unlock advanced features
- Don't forget timeouts - Set appropriate values per route
Resources
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
Security
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Source
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Popularity
- Repository stars
- 29,307
- Repository forks
- 4,893
- Repository npm downloads, 7 days
- 12,036
- 7-day trend score
- 73
Stars and forks are for the whole GitHub repository, not this skill alone. Downloads are for the repository's npm package. Refreshed 31 Mar 2026, 7 months ago.
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