rclone

Upload, sync, and verify files across configured cloud storage remotes.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#backup #cloud storage #rclone #data transfer #media upload #file synchronization #s3 compatible

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/mengblom/dex-ghx --skill rclone-mengblom

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Skill: rclone
Source: https://github.com/mengblom/dex-ghx/tree/main/.claude/plugins/compound-engineering/skills/rclone
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mengblom/dex-ghx --skill rclone-mengblom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It removes the hassle of manually uploading, syncing, and organizing files across cloud providers by using a single consistent transfer tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

Cross-cloud file transfer: Upload and sync to S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other remotes configured in rclone.
Reliable operations: Supports copy, sync (including delete-on-mirror behavior), listing, and integrity verification via check and file info commands.
Production-friendly safeguards: Uses dry-run previews, verbose/debug output options, and common performance controls for large transfers.

Quick Start

Tell the AI to upload a local folder to your configured remote by running a sync operation for example: "Sync /path/to/folder to remote:bucket/folder/ and show progress."

Frequently Asked Questions about rclone

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I sync local folders to cloud storage providers like S3 or Backblaze B2?▼

To sync local folders to cloud storage, you can mirror directories to configured S3 or Backblaze B2 remotes using sync operations that support delete-on-mirror behavior, progress tracking, and integrity verification for reliable backups.

Can I preview file synchronization before making changes to my remote cloud storage?▼

Yes, you can preview file synchronization before modifying remote cloud storage by running a dry-run operation, which safely simulates the transfer to show what would be uploaded, deleted, or updated without actually writing any data.

What is the best way to verify data integrity after uploading files to S3 compatible storage?▼

The best way to verify data integrity after uploading files to S3 compatible storage is using the check command, which validates that local and remote file sizes and hashes match to ensure your cloud backups transferred without corruption.

Does this cloud data transfer approach work with multiple providers like Google Drive and Dropbox?▼

Yes, this cloud data transfer approach works across multiple providers like Google Drive and Dropbox by using configured rclone remotes, letting you copy directories and upload single files through a single consistent tool instead of provider-specific utilities.

How do I handle large media uploads to Cloudflare R2 without timing out or losing progress?▼

To handle large media uploads to Cloudflare R2 without losing progress, you can enable verbose output options and use built-in retries alongside performance controls designed to manage large transfers across your configured remotes safely.

Why use a single file synchronization tool instead of provider-specific cloud storage utilities?▼

Using a single file synchronization tool instead of provider-specific cloud storage utilities removes the hassle of manual transfers by providing consistent copy, sync, and listing commands across all configured remotes, simplifying cross-cloud media management and backups.