rclone

Automate file transfers and cloud storage operations with rclone.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lovincyrus/claude-config --skill rclone-lovincyrus
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Skill: rclone
Source: https://github.com/lovincyrus/claude-config/tree/main/skills/rclone
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lovincyrus/claude-config --skill rclone-lovincyrus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates transferring and syncing files across cloud storage providers using rclone, eliminating manual uploads and synchronization tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Upload single files to remote storage with progress visibility.
  • Sync directories to keep local and remote copies in sync, with deletions mirrored if desired.
  • List and inspect remote contents to manage buckets and folders.
  • Use case: automatically back up a project directory to multiple remotes (S3, Google Drive, Dropbox) on a schedule.

Quick Start

Ensure rclone is installed and a remote is configured. Then run a sample transfer like: rclone copy /path/to/file remote:bucket/path/ --progress

Frequently Asked Questions about rclone

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate cloud storage backups to AWS S3 or Google Drive?

Cloud storage backups to AWS S3 or Google Drive are automated by executing rclone commands to copy or sync local directories to configured remotes, eliminating manual uploads and enabling scheduled transfers across multiple providers.

What's the best way to sync local and remote directories with deletions mirrored?

Syncing local and remote directories with mirrored deletions is handled by the rclone sync command, which replicates the exact state of the source directory to the destination remote and removes surplus files to maintain identical copies.

Can I list and inspect remote contents in cloud storage buckets?

Listing and inspecting remote contents in cloud storage buckets is supported using the rclone ls command, allowing users to manage folders and verify files stored across providers like Dropbox and AWS S3.

Do I need rclone installed and configured remotes before transferring files?

Yes, rclone must be installed and remotes must be configured before transferring files, as the operations rely on established connections to cloud storage providers to execute copy, sync, and check commands.

How do I upload a single file to remote storage with progress visibility?

Uploading a single file to remote storage with progress visibility is done using the rclone copy command with the --progress flag, transferring the specified file directly to the configured remote bucket path.

Does rclone work for file migrations across different cloud storage providers?

Yes, rclone works for file migrations across different cloud storage providers by transferring data between configured remotes like AWS S3, Google Drive, and Dropbox to perform end-to-end migrations seamlessly.