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migration-gcp-to-aws

Map GCP services to AWS equivalents and plan migration requirements.

15|20|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#aws#gcp#infrastructure#terraform#cloud migration#service mapping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill migration-gcp-to-aws
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: migration-gcp-to-aws
Source: https://github.com/awslabs/startups/tree/main/solution-architecture/plugins/aws-dev-toolkit/skills/migration-gcp-to-aws
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/awslabs/startups --skill migration-gcp-to-aws

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps cloud teams overcome the complexity of migrating workloads from Google Cloud Platform to AWS by providing service mappings, migration planning guidance, and architecture decision support.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GCP-to-AWS Service Mapping: Maps GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and VPC networking to AWS equivalents with complexity considerations.
  • Migration Assessment Guidance: Provides discovery commands, migration gotchas, decision frameworks, and recommended migration waves for infrastructure and application planning.
  • Architecture Decision Support: Helps evaluate non-equivalent services, cost considerations, and redesign requirements for challenging migrations such as Cloud Spanner and BigQuery workloads.

Quick Start

Use the migration-gcp-to-aws skill to assess my GCP environment, map services to AWS equivalents, and create a migration plan with risks and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about migration-gcp-to-aws

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I map GCP services to AWS equivalents for a cloud migration?▼

Mapping GCP services to AWS equivalents requires evaluating compute, container, database, and networking counterparts. This Skill maps services like Compute Engine and BigQuery to AWS equivalents while analyzing migration complexity and infrastructure trade-offs.

What's the best way to plan a GCP to AWS migration for my workloads?▼

Planning a GCP to AWS migration requires service mapping, infrastructure assessment, and workload modernization analysis. This Skill provides discovery commands, migration gotchas, and decision frameworks to generate a structured migration plan with identified risks.

How do I handle non-equivalent GCP services when moving to AWS?▼

Handling non-equivalent GCP services during an AWS migration requires architecture decision support. This Skill evaluates challenging services like Cloud Spanner and BigQuery, addressing redesign requirements and cost considerations for workload modernization.

Can I use Terraform to assess my GCP infrastructure before migrating to AWS?▼

Assessing GCP infrastructure for an AWS migration requires accurate service knowledge and discovery commands. This Skill provides infrastructure assessment guidance and identifies migration requirements to support Terraform-based architecture planning.

What are the typical migration waves for moving applications from GCP to AWS?▼

Migration waves for moving applications from GCP to AWS depend on service complexity and dependencies. This Skill recommends specific migration waves and provides decision frameworks to sequence infrastructure and application conversions effectively.

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