new-relic
new-relic is an engineering AI skill with a core value of Configure New Relic observability platform for infrastructure and application monitoring. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the engineering domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Configure New Relic observability platform for infrastructure and application monitoring.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/new-relic && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/new-relic/SKILL.md -o ./skills/new-relic/SKILL.md Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# New Relic
Monitor applications and infrastructure with New Relic's observability platform.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Implementing full-stack observability
- Setting up APM for applications
- Monitoring infrastructure health
- Creating custom dashboards and alerts
- Implementing distributed tracing
Prerequisites
- New Relic account and license key
- Application access for APM agents
- Infrastructure access for host agents
Infrastructure Agent
Linux Installation
# Add repository and install
curl -Ls https://download.newrelic.com/install/newrelic-cli/scripts/install.sh | bash <!-- security-allowlist: curl-pipe-bash -->
# Configure license key
sudo NEW_RELIC_API_KEY=<YOUR_API_KEY> NEW_RELIC_ACCOUNT_ID=<ACCOUNT_ID> /usr/local/bin/newrelic install
# Or manual configuration
echo "license_key: YOUR_LICENSE_KEY" | sudo tee -a /etc/newrelic-infra.yml
sudo systemctl start newrelic-infraDocker
# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
newrelic-infra:
image: newrelic/infrastructure:latest
cap_add:
- SYS_PTRACE
privileged: true
pid: "host"
network_mode: "host"
environment:
- NRIA_LICENSE_KEY=${NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY}
- NRIA_DISPLAY_NAME=docker-host
volumes:
- /:/host:ro
- /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sockKubernetes
# Using Helm
helm repo add newrelic https://helm-charts.newrelic.com
helm install newrelic-bundle newrelic/nri-bundle \
--namespace newrelic \
--create-namespace \
--set global.licenseKey=${NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY} \
--set global.cluster=my-cluster \
--set newrelic-infrastructure.privileged=true \
--set ksm.enabled=true \
--set kubeEvents.enabled=true \
--set logging.enabled=trueAPM Agents
Node.js
// At the very start of your application
require('newrelic');
// newrelic.js configuration
exports.config = {
app_name: ['My Application'],
license_key: process.env.NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY,
distributed_tracing: {
enabled: true
},
logging: {
level: 'info'
},
error_collector: {
enabled: true,
ignore_status_codes: [404]
},
transaction_tracer: {
enabled: true,
transaction_threshold: 'apdex_f',
record_sql: 'obfuscated'
}
};# Install agent
npm install newrelic
# Run application
NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY=xxx node -r newrelic app.jsPython
# newrelic.ini
[newrelic]
license_key = YOUR_LICENSE_KEY
app_name = My Application
distributed_tracing.enabled = true
transaction_tracer.enabled = true
error_collector.enabled = true
browser_monitoring.auto_instrument = true# Install agent
pip install newrelic
# Generate config file
newrelic-admin generate-config YOUR_LICENSE_KEY newrelic.ini
# Run application
NEW_RELIC_CONFIG_FILE=newrelic.ini newrelic-admin run-program python app.py
# Or with gunicorn
NEW_RELIC_CONFIG_FILE=newrelic.ini newrelic-admin run-program gunicorn app:appJava
# Download agent
curl -O https://download.newrelic.com/newrelic/java-agent/newrelic-agent/current/newrelic-java.zip
unzip newrelic-java.zip
# Configure newrelic.yml
# license_key: YOUR_LICENSE_KEY
# app_name: My Application
# Run with agent
java -javaagent:/path/to/newrelic.jar -jar myapp.jarGo
package main
import (
"github.com/newrelic/go-agent/v3/newrelic"
"net/http"
)
func main() {
app, err := newrelic.NewApplication(
newrelic.ConfigAppName("My Application"),
newrelic.ConfigLicense("YOUR_LICENSE_KEY"),
newrelic.ConfigDistributedTracerEnabled(true),
)
if err != nil {
panic(err)
}
http.HandleFunc(newrelic.WrapHandleFunc(app, "/", indexHandler))
http.ListenAndServe(":8080", nil)
}
func indexHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
txn := newrelic.FromContext(r.Context())
txn.AddAttribute("user_id", "12345")
w.Write([]byte("Hello, World!"))
}Custom I
🎯 Best For
- Claude users
- AI users
💡 Use Cases
- Using new-relic in daily workflow
- Automating repetitive engineering tasks
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply new-relic to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install new-relic?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/new-relic/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not reading the full skill
Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.