otel-semantic-conventions
Installation
SKILL.md
OpenTelemetry Semantic Conventions
This skill governs correct selection, placement, and validation of telemetry attributes and metric instruments according to the OpenTelemetry Semantic Conventions specification. For span naming, span kinds, and span status codes, see the otel-instrumentation skill.
The Attribute Registry is the single source of truth for all defined attributes.
Rules
| Rule | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| attributes | Attribute registry, selection, placement, common attributes by domain | Choosing or reviewing attributes; HTTP/DB/messaging/RPC attributes; attribute placement (resource vs span) |
| versioning | Semconv versioning, stability, migration | Semconv version migration |
| dash0 | Dash0 derived attributes and feature dependencies | Dash0 derived attributes |