Are batch operations supported?

Yes, you can request lifecycle actions for multiple VMs at once. The skill will group them for a single confirmation and then execute the operations sequentially.

What are the prerequisites for using this skill?

You need the openshift-virtualization MCP server installed, a valid KUBECONFIG for cluster access, and an OpenShift cluster (version 4.19+) with the Virtualization operator configured.

Does it support graceful shutdowns?

Yes, the stop action attempts a graceful shutdown of the guest operating system before halting the VM to ensure data consistency.

Can this skill create new virtual machines?

No, this skill is specifically designed for lifecycle management of existing VMs (start, stop, and restart). To create new virtual machines, you should use the vm-create skill.

Why does the restart action perform two separate operations?

Restart is implemented as a stop followed by a start operation. This composite workflow avoids Kubernetes resourceVersion conflicts and ensures the VM transitions through a clean 'Stopped' state.

VM Lifecycle Manager

Name: VM Lifecycle Manager
Author: RHEcosystemAppEng

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Manages virtual machine power states including start, stop, and restart operations within OpenShift Virtualization environments.

The VM Lifecycle Manager skill provides a robust interface for controlling the operational state of virtual machines on OpenShift. It automates common power management tasks like starting, stopping, and performing safe restarts—implemented as a sequenced stop-and-start operation to prevent resource conflicts. Designed with a human-in-the-loop approach, the skill requires explicit user confirmation before executing state changes, ensuring operational safety for production workloads while providing detailed status reporting and troubleshooting guidance for common lifecycle errors.

Características Principales

01Safe start, stop, and restart operations for OpenShift Virtualization VMs

02Automated RunStrategy management (Always vs. Halted) based on requested state

03Detailed error reporting and integrated troubleshooting for resource constraints

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05Sequenced restart logic to avoid Kubernetes resource version conflicts

06Human-in-the-loop confirmation protocol to prevent accidental service interruptions

Casos de Uso

01Performing graceful shutdowns of development or production VMs to optimize cluster resources

02Automating multi-step VM restarts to resolve application-level issues or apply configuration changes

03Managing power states for batches of virtual machines across multiple namespaces simultaneously

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rhecosystemappeng/agentic-collections vm-lifecycle-manager

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