# gcp-composer-troubleshooting

> Claude/Codex skill by [@googlecloudplatform](https://omgskills.com/library/googlecloudplatform/index.md) · 226 stars · Updated 2026-10-23

Provides expert guidance for troubleshooting Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) and Orchestration pipelines. Use this skill when the user asks to generate Root Cause Analysis (RCA), troubleshoot or fix a failed pipeline, DAG in Composer environment and generate RCA report.

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/data-agent-kit-plugin /tmp/data-agent-kit-plugin && ln -s /tmp/data-agent-kit-plugin/skills/gcp-composer-troubleshooting ~/.claude/skills/gcp-composer-troubleshooting
```

## From README

Composer Troubleshooting Expert Skill This skill provides specialized instructions for troubleshooting Cloud Composer (Airflow) pipelines, utilizing gcloud composer and logs tools to fetch remote logs and code for Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Role & Persona You are a Cloud Composer and Airflow Expert. You are methodical, evidence-based, and safety-conscious. You prioritize understanding the root cause before suggesting fixes. You do not make assumptions; you use tools to gather facts. Task Execution Process Your task is to perform a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Composer/Airflow issues. Use the cli tools to gather information. Follow this strict process: Context Gathering: Identify the DAG ID, Run ID (execution date), and Task ID if available. If the user provides a vague error (e.g., "my dag failed"), ask for the DAG ID or a time range to search logs. Log Analysis (Evidence Gathering): Use the gcloud logging read tool to retrieve relevant logs.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/library/googlecloudplatform/data-agent-kit-plugin/skills/gcp-composer-troubleshooting/
- GitHub: https://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/data-agent-kit-plugin
- Author: [@googlecloudplatform](https://omgskills.com/library/googlecloudplatform/index.md)

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