# XMover :::{div} sd-text-muted CrateDB Shard Analyzer and Movement Tool. ::: A comprehensive looking-glass utility for analyzing CrateDB shard distribution across nodes and availability zones. It generates safe SQL commands for shard rebalancing and node decommissioning. ## Features - **Cluster Analysis**: Complete overview of shard distribution across nodes and zones - **Shard Distribution Analysis**: Detect and rank distribution anomalies across largest tables - **Shard Movement Recommendations**: Intelligent suggestions for rebalancing with safety validation - **Recovery Monitoring**: Track ongoing shard recovery operations with progress details - **Zone Conflict Detection**: Prevents moves that would violate CrateDB's zone awareness - **Node Decommissioning**: Plan safe node removal with automated shard relocation - **Dry Run Mode**: Test recommendations without generating actual SQL commands - **Safety Validation**: Comprehensive checks to ensure data availability during moves ## Documentation ```{toctree} :maxdepth: 1 Handbook Troubleshooting Query Gallery ```