SKILL.md
Capacity Planning Analyzer
Analyze current resource utilization, forecast growth trends, and generate scaling recommendations with cost estimates for CPU, memory, storage, and network capacity.
Overview
This skill empowers Claude to analyze current resource utilization, predict future capacity needs, and provide actionable recommendations for scaling infrastructure. It generates insights into growth trends, identifies potential bottlenecks, and estimates costs associated with capacity expansion.
How It Works
- Analyze Utilization: The plugin analyzes current CPU, memory, database storage, network bandwidth, and request rate utilization.
- Forecast Growth: Based on historical data, the plugin forecasts future growth trends for key capacity metrics.
- Generate Recommendations: The plugin recommends scaling strategies, including vertical and horizontal scaling options, and estimates associated costs.
When to Use This Skill
This skill activates when you need to:
- Analyze current infrastructure capacity and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Forecast future resource requirements based on projected growth.
- Develop a capacity roadmap to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Examples
Example 1: Planning for Database Growth
User request: "Analyze database capacity and plan for future growth."
The skill will:
- Analyze current database storage utilization and growth rate.
- Forecast future storage requirements based on historical trends.
- Recommend scaling options, such as adding storage or migrating to a larger instance.
Example 2: Identifying CPU Bottlenecks
User request: "Analyze CPU utilization and identify potential bottlenecks."
The skill will:
- Analyze CPU utilization trends across different servers and applications.
- Identify periods of high CPU usage and potential bottlenecks.