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god-iam-gcp

Manage and audit IAM resources, policies, and configurations in Google Cloud Platform.

1|Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#IAM#service accounts#Google Cloud Platform#IAM policy#organization policies
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ArdurAI/god-skill-suite --skill god-iam-gcp-ardurai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: god-iam-gcp
Source: https://github.com/ArdurAI/god-skill-suite/tree/main/skills/god-iam-gcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ArdurAI/god-skill-suite --skill god-iam-gcp-ardurai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gcloud, python, google-auth, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables expert-level management and auditing of Google Cloud IAM configurations, policies, and resources. It helps prevent unauthorized access and ensures security and compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IAM Resource Hierarchy and Policy Inheritance: Manage and audit the entire IAM hierarchy, from organization to individual resources.
  • Custom Roles: Define and manage custom IAM roles with specific permissions tailored to specific needs.
  • Service Account Security: Manage and secure service accounts with focus on key management, impersonation, and audit.
  • Workload Identity Federation: Securely connect external workloads to Google Cloud services using federation.
  • Organization Policies: Enforce organizational policies across projects and resources.
  • Policy Intelligence: Use tools like IAM Recommender, Policy Analyzer, and Policy Simulator to analyze, simulate, and recommend policy changes.
  • Audit Logging: View detailed logs and metrics for IAM actions and access.
  • VPC Service Controls: Set security boundaries and restrict API calls to specified perimeter boundaries.

Quick Start

To analyze the IAM permissions of a project, run: 'use god-iam-gcp project IAM policy analyze'.

Frequently Asked Questions about god-iam-gcp

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I audit Google Cloud Platform IAM policies and service account permissions?▼

You can audit Google Cloud Platform IAM policies by analyzing the IAM resource hierarchy, service account key management, and custom roles. This process ensures strict security compliance and prevents unauthorized access across your organization.

What is the best way to enforce organization policies across GCP projects?▼

Enforcing organization policies across GCP projects involves setting security boundaries and restricting API calls using VPC Service Controls. This governs resource configurations organization-wide and ensures all projects adhere to strict compliance standards.

How does Workload Identity Federation secure external workloads connecting to Google Cloud?▼

Workload Identity Federation secures external workloads connecting to Google Cloud by using federation to authenticate identities without long-lived service account keys. This mechanism directly minimizes credential theft risks and enforces access boundaries.

Can I use IAM Recommender and Policy Analyzer to simulate Google Cloud permission changes?▼

Yes, you can use Policy Intelligence tools like IAM Recommender, Policy Analyzer, and Policy Simulator to analyze, simulate, and recommend Google Cloud permission changes. This optimizes access configurations while proactively preventing security vulnerabilities.

What do I need to manage GCP IAM roles using Python and gcloud?▼

To manage GCP IAM roles using Python and gcloud, you need the google-auth library for authentication and the gcloud CLI for resource interaction. This environment setup enables automated role management and policy analysis.

Why should I use custom IAM roles instead of basic roles in Google Cloud Platform?▼

You should use custom IAM roles instead of basic roles in Google Cloud Platform to define specific permissions tailored to precise operational needs. This least-privilege approach limits excessive access and strengthens overall service account security.

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