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gcp-cloud-monitoring

Query Google Cloud Monitoring metrics, alerts, and health status across GCP resources.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#gcp#metrics#observability#time-series#alerts#cloud-monitoring
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill gcp-cloud-monitoring-dgethings
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Skill: gcp-cloud-monitoring
Source: https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/gcp-cloud-monitoring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgethings/netclaw --skill gcp-cloud-monitoring-dgethings

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables quick access to Google Cloud Monitoring data, allowing users to query time-series metrics, manage alert policies, and review active alerts to assess system health.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query time-series data for Compute Engine, networking, firewall, and load balancer metrics
  • Discover metric descriptors and alert policies to understand available monitoring capabilities
  • Investigate active alerts and pull related metrics to diagnose incidents

Quick Start

Start by launching the MCP server and authenticating with a Google Cloud IAM service account, then query metrics with the available tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-cloud-monitoring

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query Google Cloud Monitoring time-series metrics for Compute Engine instances?▼

Query Google Cloud Monitoring time-series metrics for Compute Engine by authenticating with a Google Cloud IAM service account and using the MCP endpoint at monitoring.googleapis.com/mcp. You can retrieve performance data for VM instances, networks, and load balancers.

What do I need to access GCP cloud monitoring data and active alerts?▼

To access GCP cloud monitoring data and active alerts, you need a Google Cloud project ID and OAuth 2.0 IAM credentials. You must launch the MCP server and authenticate with a Google Cloud IAM service account to query metrics and review system health.

Can I investigate active alerts and pull related metrics to diagnose incidents in GCP?▼

You can investigate active GCP alerts and pull related metrics to diagnose incidents using the MCP endpoint. The Skill queries active alert policies and retrieves associated time-series data to help troubleshoot system health issues.

How do I discover metric descriptors and alert policies for GCP networking resources?▼

Discover metric descriptors and alert policies for GCP networking resources by querying the monitoring.googleapis.com/mcp endpoint with valid OAuth 2.0 IAM credentials. This reveals available monitoring capabilities for VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.

What's the best way to monitor GCP load balancer and VPN performance metrics?▼

The best way to monitor GCP load balancer and VPN performance metrics is querying Google Cloud Monitoring time-series data via the MCP endpoint. You need a Google Cloud project ID and OAuth 2.0 IAM credentials to retrieve and assess networking performance.

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