---
title: "Prometheus Custom Exporter Builder"
description: "Builds custom Prometheus exporters using the prometheus_client Python SDK and Go client_golang library. Exposes application-specific metrics with proper histogram buckets, counter labels, and gauge instrumentation."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/prometheus/prometheus"
category:
  - "Monitoring & Alerts"
framework:
  - "Claude Agents"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "prometheus/prometheus"
  github_stars: 63584
---

# Prometheus Custom Exporter Builder

Builds custom Prometheus exporters using the prometheus_client Python SDK and Go client_golang library. Exposes application-specific metrics with proper histogram buckets, counter labels, and gauge instrumentation.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/prometheus-custom-exporter-builder/)