manual-instrumentation
OpenTelemetry Manual Instrumentation
Use this skill for manual instrumentation design, implementation, and review.
Usage:
- load the bundled references only when they apply
- use
semantic-conventionsfor semantic convention naming and attributes when available; otherwise use the upstream semantic convention docs via websearch
If a companion skill is unavailable:
- do not stop
- do not rely on memory alone when the guidance can be checked from official sources
- use the corresponding official OpenTelemetry release sources, documentation, examples, or source code
- state that the companion skill was unavailable
- cite the fallback source used
- leave any unverified item unresolved rather than guessing
Non-Negotiable Rules
- Use the latest compatible OpenTelemetry SDK or package for the project language. If the latest release is not compatible, use the latest compatible version and state the reason. When SDK behavior, examples, or setup details are unclear, check official SDK docs and source code instead of relying on model memory.
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