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gcp-billing

Query Google Cloud Billing Export data to summarize costs by project and service.

10|4|Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#gcp#billing#bigquery#cost-analysis#cloud-optimization#spend-visibility
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup --skill gcp-billing
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: gcp-billing
Source: https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup/tree/main/.claude/skills/gcp-billing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kubony/openclaw-gcp-setup --skill gcp-billing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps organizations gain visibility into their Google Cloud costs by aggregating and presenting billing data across projects and services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Billing export insights: Query and summarize costs by project and by service over defined time windows.
  • Spend optimization support: Identify top spend drivers and compare monthly trends to inform budgeting.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to report monthly cloud spending for finance stakeholders; this Skill retrieves the billing export data and outputs a clean cost breakdown.

Quick Start

Example: run a basic query against the Billing Export dataset to display project-level costs for the last 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-billing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track GCP costs by project and service?▼

To track GCP costs by project and service, you can query the Google Cloud Billing Export dataset using the bq CLI to aggregate spending data over a defined time window and output a structured cost breakdown table.

What is the best way to get spend visibility for Google Cloud workloads?▼

The best way to get spend visibility for Google Cloud workloads is to consolidate Billing Export data into actionable insights, summarizing costs by service and project to identify top spend drivers and monthly trends.

Do I need BigQuery to query Google Cloud Billing data?▼

Yes, you need BigQuery to query Google Cloud Billing data because the Skill uses the bq CLI to access the Billing Export dataset and retrieve actionable cost insights across projects and services.

Can I use this approach for monthly cloud cost auditing and budgeting?▼

Yes, you can use this approach for monthly cloud cost auditing and budgeting because it retrieves billing export data to compare monthly trends and outputs a clean cost breakdown for finance stakeholders.

How does cloud cost analysis work with the Billing Export dataset?▼

Cloud cost analysis with the Billing Export dataset works by using the bq CLI to query and summarize costs by project and by service over defined time windows, outputting a report-ready structured table.

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