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gcp-compute-ops

Manage Google Cloud Compute Engine VM instances, disks, templates, and instance groups.

627|175|Updated Feb 19, 2026
Search Tags:#gcp#resource management#vm#cloud automation#compute engine#instance management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill gcp-compute-ops
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gcp-compute-ops
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/gcp-compute-ops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill gcp-compute-ops

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the management and auditing of Google Cloud Compute Engine resources, simplifying VM lifecycle operations, disk management, and instance group configurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • VM Lifecycle Management: Create, delete, start, stop, reset, and resize VM instances.
  • Resource Discovery: List and inspect VM instances, instance groups, templates, disks, machine types, and images.
  • Capacity Planning: Analyze reservations and commitments for efficient resource allocation.
  • Use Case: Automatically audit all running VM instances across your GCP projects, identify underutilized resources, and generate a report for cost optimization.

Quick Start

Use the gcp-compute-ops skill to list all VM instances in the 'my-gcp-project' project.

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-compute-ops

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate provisioning and deleting Google Cloud Compute Engine VM instances?▼

You can automate Google Cloud Compute Engine VM lifecycle operations, including provisioning, deleting, starting, and stopping instances, using this Skill. It streamlines instance provisioning and deletion directly through automated commands.

What is needed to authenticate and manage GCP compute resources?▼

To manage GCP compute resources, you need OAuth 2.0 authentication via Google IAM and the GCP_PROJECT_ID environment variable configured. This authentication setup grants the necessary permissions to interact with your Google Cloud Compute Engine infrastructure securely.

Can I audit running VM instances across my GCP projects for cost optimization?▼

Yes, you can audit running VM instances across GCP projects to identify underutilized resources. This Skill facilitates resource discovery and infrastructure auditing, enabling you to generate reports for effective cost optimization.

How do I list and inspect compute engine disks, templates, and instance groups?▼

You can list and inspect compute engine disks, templates, and instance groups using the resource discovery features. This provides visibility into your Google Cloud Compute Engine infrastructure components for better resource management.

Does this approach support capacity planning for GCP compute resources?▼

Yes, capacity planning is supported by analyzing reservations and commitments for efficient resource allocation. This allows you to assess your Google Cloud Compute Engine capacity and optimize how virtual machine resources are distributed across your infrastructure.

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