rclone

Manage files across cloud storage services using the rclone command-line tool.

461|129|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill rclone-davekilleen
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Skill: rclone
Source: https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/rclone
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill rclone-davekilleen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the complex task of managing files across various cloud storage providers, enabling seamless uploads, synchronization, and organization without needing to learn intricate command-line syntax for each service.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • File Uploads: Transfer local files (images, videos, documents) to cloud storage like S3, R2, B2, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
  • Directory Sync: Mirror local directories to cloud buckets or vice-versa, ensuring data consistency.
  • Remote Management: List, check, and manage files and directories on remote cloud storage.
  • Use Case: You need to upload a folder of project assets to Cloudflare R2 for a website. This Skill can handle the transfer efficiently and reliably.

Quick Start

Use the rclone skill to upload the local folder '/path/to/my/photos' to your 'my-bucket' on S3.

Frequently Asked Questions about rclone

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sync local directories to cloud storage like S3 or Google Drive?

To sync local directories to cloud storage, you mirror local folders to remote buckets on providers like S3 or Google Drive, ensuring data consistency between your local machine and the cloud without needing intricate command-line syntax.

Can I use this to manage files across multiple cloud storage providers?

Yes, you can manage files across multiple cloud storage providers. It supports operations such as uploading, syncing, listing, and checking files across diverse services including S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, and Dropbox.

Do I need to install rclone and configure remotes before uploading files?

Yes, you need rclone installed and remotes configured for your target cloud services before uploading files. Once configured, you can easily transfer local files like images and documents to your specified cloud buckets.

What is the best way to transfer a folder of project assets to Cloudflare R2?

The best way to transfer a folder of project assets to Cloudflare R2 is using a file transfer approach that handles the upload efficiently and reliably, bypassing the need to learn provider-specific command-line syntax.

Does this approach work for listing and checking files already stored on Backblaze B2?

Yes, this approach works for listing and checking files already stored on Backblaze B2. It facilitates remote management operations, allowing you to list, check, and organize files and directories directly on your configured cloud storage remotes.