google-cloud-recipe-onboarding

Guides developers through Google Cloud account setup, billing, project creation, and first deployment.

Updated Dec 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Aki2022/skills --skill google-cloud-recipe-onboarding-aki2022
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: google-cloud-recipe-onboarding
Source: https://github.com/Aki2022/skills/tree/main/google-cloud-recipe-onboarding
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Aki2022/skills --skill google-cloud-recipe-onboarding-aki2022

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? New developers often struggle with the fragmented steps of getting started on Google Cloud, from account creation and billing setup to deploying a first resource. This Skill provides a structured happy-path workflow that walks a singleton developer through the entire onboarding process. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Guided Onboarding Steps: Covers Google Account sign-in, free trial activation, project creation, billing linkage, gcloud CLI installation, and API enablement. - First Resource Deployment: Provides concrete commands for deploying a Hello World container on Cloud Run, creating a Compute Engine VM, or creating a Cloud Storage bucket. - Enterprise Reference: Includes a reference guide for organization-level setup covering resource hierarchy, IAM, Shared VPC, security policies, and centralized logging. - Use Case: A developer new to Google Cloud asks the agent to help them get started, and the agent walks them through clarifying questions, account setup, CLI initialization, and deploying their first Cloud Run service with a public URL. ## Quick Start Help me set up a new Google Cloud account, create my first project, and deploy a Hello World app on Cloud Run.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-cloud-recipe-onboarding

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How do I set up a Google Cloud account for the first time?

Sign in to the Google Cloud Console with a Google Account to activate the $300 free trial credit, then create a new project and link it to your billing account. A valid payment method is required for verification even during the free trial.

How do I deploy my first app on Google Cloud Run?

Enable the Cloud Run API with gcloud services enable run.googleapis.com, then run gcloud run deploy with a container image such as gcr.io/cloudrun/hello. The command outputs a public URL you can open in a browser.

What is the difference between individual and enterprise Google Cloud setup?

Individual setup involves a single project linked to a personal billing account. Enterprise setup requires an Organization resource, folder hierarchy, centralized IAM with Google Groups, Shared VPC networking, organization policies, and centralized logging.

How do I verify my Google Cloud CLI is configured correctly?

Run gcloud config list to confirm the correct account and project are active, and use gcloud beta billing projects describe PROJECT_ID to verify billing is linked. These checks confirm the onboarding steps completed successfully.

Do I need a credit card for the Google Cloud free trial?

Yes, a valid payment method such as a credit card or bank account is required for billing verification even when using the free trial. The $300 credit and Always Free tier products still apply.