# Manage instances

> This skill helps users choose the right path to Manage instances within a scaling group. Use this skill BEFORE diving into implementation details — it routes you to the appropriate detail skill based on your situation.

Part of **Auto Scaling (ESS)**. Get the full, executable skill via `POST https://www.company-skill.com/api/route`.

## Related queries

manage scaling group instances, manage auto scaling instances, put instance in standby, protect ECS instance from termination, manually add ECS to scaling group, check instance health status, stop some instances in scaling group, prevent key instance deletion, handle unhealthy scaling instances, how

## Get the full skill

```bash
curl -s https://www.company-skill.com/api/route \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{"query": "manage instances", "product": "ess"}'
```

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Part of [Auto Scaling (ESS)](https://www.company-skill.com/p/ess.md) · https://www.company-skill.com/llms.txt