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nvidia/k8s-launch-kit · Archived

k8s-launch-kit-dryrun

Use this skill when the user wants to preview what k8s-launch-kit (l8k) would deploy without making changes, or wants to safely validate their configuration before applying.

First seen Jul 3, 2026

Installation

$ npx skills add nvidia/k8s-launch-kit --skill k8s-launch-kit-dryrun
View on skills.sh ↗ GitHub repository ↗

Summary

  • Use this skill when the user wants to preview what k8s-launch-kit (l8k) would deploy without making changes, or wants to safely validate their configuration before applying.
  • Activate for: dry-run, preview, validation, 'what would happen if', testing configurations, schema discovery, checking generated manifests, or any cautious pre-deployment step.
  • Also use when the user asks 'is my config valid' or 'show me what would be created' -- even without mentioning dry-run explicitly.

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Repository health

Stars 16
License LICENSE
Default branch main
Open issues 2
Status Archived

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Version1.1.0
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{"skills":["k8s-launch-kit-shared"]}

Package contents

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  • skill md SKILL.md 2,966 B
  • docs SUMMARY.md 510 B

History

  1. First seen on skills.sh
  2. First recorded snapshot · 3 installs

SKILL.md

l8k: Dry Run & Validation

PREREQUISITE: Read ../k8s-launch-kit-shared/SKILL.md for install paths, global flags, and output modes.

Preview what l8k would deploy without making cluster changes, or validate a configuration.

Usage

# Generate-only (no --deploy, no cluster changes)
l8k generate --user-config <CONFIG> --fabric <FABRIC> --deployment-type <TYPE> \
  --save-deployment-files <DIR>

# Dry-run with deploy flag (validates against live cluster but doesn't apply)
l8k generate --user-config <CONFIG> --fabric <FABRIC> --deployment-type <TYPE> \
  --save-deployment-files <DIR> --deploy --dry-run [--kubeconfig <PATH>]

Modes

Mode Flags Cluster Access What It Does
Generate-only No --deploy Not needed Renders templates, writes YAMLs to disk
Dry-run --deploy --dry-run Needed Generates + validates against cluster, doesn't apply

Examples

# Preview generated files (no cluster needed)
l8k generate --user-config cluster-config.yaml \
  --fabric ethernet --deployment-type sriov \
  --save-deployment-files ./output

# Dry-run against live cluster
l8k generate --user-config cluster-config.yaml \
  --fabric ethernet --deployment-type sriov \
  --save-deployment-files ./output \
  --deploy --kubeconfig ~/.kube/config --dry-run

# Agent mode: get manifest list as JSON
l8k generate --user-config cluster-config.yaml \
  --fabric ethernet --deployment-type sriov \
  --save-deployment-files ./output \
  --deploy --dry-run --kubeconfig ~/.kube/config \
  --output json --yes 2>/dev/null

# Schema discovery (list capabilities)
l8k schema

JSON Output (Dry-Run)

{
  "success": true,
  "phase": "generate",
  "profile": {"fabric": "ethernet", "deploymentType": "sriov"},
  "generatedFiles": ["output/group-0/nicclusterpolicy.yaml", "..."],
  "deployed": false,
  "dryRun": true
}

Tips

  • Generate-only is the safest starting point — inspect the YAMLs before applying.
  • Use l8k schema to programmatically discover available profiles and flags.
  • Combine --dry-run --output json for CI validation gates.

See Also

  • [k8s-launch-kit-shared](../k8s-launch-kit-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and exit codes
  • [k8s-launch-kit-deploy](../k8s-launch-kit-deploy/SKILL.md) — Apply after previewing