Cloud-init Crafter

This skill provides a structured framework for generating and maintaining cloud-init configurations. It utilizes a library of baseline templates, localized reference guides, and automated validation scripts to ensure production-ready deployments.

Core Principles

1. Plan Before Execution: Always define a concise implementation plan (listing target modules, target format, baseline templates, and validation logic) before generating code.
2. Format Awareness: Recognize that cloud-init accepts multiple formats. Default to #cloud-config (YAML 1.1) but proactively suggest shell scripts, boothooks, or MIME archives when the user's operational timing requires it.
3. Security by Default: Prohibit plaintext passwords. Use ssh_authorized_keys or hashed_passwd exclusively. Ensure sensitive instance-data is accessed securely.
4. Idempotency: Ensure all runcmd, bootcmd, and custom scripts are idempotent to allow safe re-execution.

Local References (Load On-Demand)

Load these reference documents on-demand when specific technical details, formats, or troubleshooting steps are required to save token context.