Is GenAI just another hype cycle, or can it deliver real value for the day-to-day operations of DevOps teams? While GenAI is revolutionizing workflows across industries, many tools in the DevOps domain barely move beyond being simple wrappers around ChatGPT APIs.

In this talk, I will share hands-on insights from building and experimenting with GenAI CLI agents specifically tailored for DevOps. My focus is on integrating popular CLI tools with AI to automate repetitive tasks and enable agents to investigate and self-heal infrastructure issues—essentially functioning as a third-level support team.

I will showcase how tools like HolmesGPT and GPTScript, combined with a custom AI backend, can go beyond the hype. From real-world case studies to practical configurations, you’ll gain actionable knowledge to assess what works, identify limitations, and deploy GenAI agents that truly streamline DevOps workflows.