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gcp-usage

Reports and analyzes GCP API usage and costs from BigQuery billing_export data.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill reports and analyzes GCP API usage and costs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Usage reporting: Retrieve 7-day usage and costs from Billing Export data, grouped by service, SKU, and project.
  • Real-time checks: Read recent Cloud Logging to verify live API activity.
  • Cost reconciliation: Cross-compare usage with projected costs and highlight anomalies.

Quick Start

Use the gcp-usage skill to view 7-day usage for the default billing export project. gcp-usage gcp-usage my-project-id gcp-usage --realtime my-project

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-usage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor GCP API usage and costs across multiple projects?▼

You can monitor GCP API usage and costs by querying BigQuery billing export data and Cloud Logging. This skill aggregates usage by service, SKU, and project over a configurable time window to provide ongoing cost analytics.

What's the best way to reconcile GCP billing anomalies with actual API activity?▼

Reconcile GCP billing anomalies by cross-comparing BigQuery billing export data with real-time Cloud Logging reads. This approach highlights cost anomalies by verifying live API activity against projected usage and aggregated costs.

Can I check real-time GCP API activity using Cloud Logging?▼

Yes, you can check real-time GCP API activity by reading recent Cloud Logging entries. This allows you to verify live API activity and cross-compare it against your projected costs and historical billing export data.

Do I need BigQuery billing export enabled to analyze GCP usage?▼

Yes, BigQuery billing export is required to retrieve and aggregate historical GCP usage and costs. The skill queries this billing export data to group usage by service, SKU, and project over a configurable time window.

How do I retrieve a 7-day GCP usage report grouped by SKU?▼

Retrieve a 7-day GCP usage report by running the skill with a default or specified project ID. It queries BigQuery billing export data to aggregate and group your usage and costs by service, SKU, and project.

What are the limitations of using BigQuery billing export for GCP cost monitoring?▼

BigQuery billing export for GCP cost monitoring relies on historical data rather than real-time tracking. To verify live API activity and catch immediate anomalies, you must supplement it with real-time Cloud Logging reads.

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