gcp-alerts

Create and manage Google Cloud Monitoring alert policies via gcloud commands.

10|4|Updated Feb 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup --skill gcp-alerts
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Skill: gcp-alerts
Source: https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup/tree/main/.claude/skills/gcp-alerts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup --skill gcp-alerts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams implement and manage Cloud Monitoring alert policies for costs, errors, and performance in Google Cloud Platform.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and manage alert policies across projects using Cloud Monitoring.
  • Configure notification channels (email, Slack, PagerDuty, and Pub/Sub) for policy triggers.
  • Use case: When a budget threshold is reached or VM CPU usage spikes, automatically generate alerts and route them to the right on-call.

Quick Start

Use the gcloud commands to enable the API and list/create a policy, e.g.:

gcloud services enable monitoring.googleapis.com --project $PROJECT_ID gcloud alpha monitoring policies list --project $PROJECT_ID

example policy creation

gcloud monitoring policies create --policy-from-file=/path/to/policy.json --project $PROJECT_ID

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-alerts

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create GCP alert policies for VM CPU usage and budget thresholds?

To create GCP alert policies, define your conditions in a policy JSON file and execute the gcloud monitoring policies create command to monitor metrics like VM CPU usage and budget limits.

Can I route Cloud Monitoring notifications to Slack and PagerDuty?

Yes, you can configure Cloud Monitoring notifications to route to Slack, PagerDuty, email, and Pub/Sub by setting up the appropriate notification channels before linking them to your alert policies.

What is the best way to automate budget alerts across multiple Google Cloud projects?

Automating budget alerts involves using gcloud commands to generate policy definitions across your projects, enabling proactive notifications when specified spending thresholds are reached.

Do I need to enable the Monitoring API before setting up error rate alerts in GCP?

Yes, you must enable the Monitoring API by running gcloud services enable monitoring.googleapis.com before you can configure and manage error rate alert policies.

How do I list existing Cloud Monitoring policies using gcloud?

You can list existing Cloud Monitoring policies by running the gcloud alpha monitoring policies list command with the appropriate project ID to view your current alert configurations.