linkerd-patterns

version: 4.1.0-fractal name: linkerd-patterns description: Implement Linkerd service mesh patterns for lightweight, security-focused service mesh deployments. Use when setting up Linkerd, configuring traffic policies, or implementing zero-trust networking with minimal overhead.

Linkerd Patterns

Production patterns for Linkerd service mesh - the lightweight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes.

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to linkerd patterns
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Use this skill when

• Setting up a lightweight service mesh
• Implementing automatic mTLS
• Configuring traffic splits for canary deployments
• Setting up service profiles for per-route metrics
• Implementing retries and timeouts
• Multi-cluster service mesh

Core Concepts

🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

1. 1. Linkerd Architecture

2. 2. Key Resources

3. Template 1: Mesh Installation

4. Template 2: Inject Namespace

5. Template 3: Service Profile with Retries

6. Template 4: Traffic Split (Canary)

7. Template 5: Server Authorization Policy

8. Template 6: HTTPRoute for Advanced Routing

9. Template 7: Multi-cluster Setup

10. Do's

11. Don'ts