workload-manager-basics

Manage Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations, rules, and scanned resources.

Updated Jul 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/ssmleo/govfolio --skill workload-manager-basics-ssmleo
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Skill: workload-manager-basics
Source: https://github.com/ssmleo/govfolio/tree/main/.agents/skills/workload-manager-basics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ssmleo/govfolio --skill workload-manager-basics-ssmleo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires google-cloud-workloadmanager, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations, rules, and scanned resources, providing a comprehensive solution for workload best-practice validation and automation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workload Manager Evaluations: Define resource scopes, choose built-in or custom rules, run evaluations, and inspect results.
  • Rule Management: List, create, and manage rules for workload best practices and custom organizational rules.
  • Resource Scanning: Scan resources for compliance with best practices and identify violations.
  • BigQuery Export: Export evaluation results to BigQuery for further analysis.
  • Use Case: Automate the evaluation of Google Cloud resources against best practices, such as SAP, SQL Server, or custom organizational rules, and review violations to ensure compliance.

Quick Start

Use the workload-manager-basics skill to list all rules for the 'general-posture-prod' evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions about workload-manager-basics

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

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How do I run Google Cloud Workload Manager evaluations to check resource compliance?

Workload Manager evaluations require you to define resource scopes, select built-in or custom rules, execute the evaluation, and inspect the results to identify best-practice violations. This skill automates validating Google Cloud resources against organizational standards.

How does Workload Manager rule management handle custom organizational rules?

Workload Manager rule management allows you to list, create, and manage custom organizational rules alongside built-in rules. This ensures your workload validation aligns with specific internal best practices and compliance requirements.

Can I export Workload Manager evaluation results to BigQuery for analysis?

Yes, you can export Workload Manager evaluation results directly to BigQuery. This allows you to perform further analysis on scanned resources, compliance checks, and identified violations within your existing data analytics pipelines.

Do I need the google-cloud-workloadmanager client library to manage workload validation?

Yes, managing workload validation requires the google-cloud-workloadmanager client library. This dependency supports both public client libraries and REST API interactions for executing evaluations and scanning resources.

What's the best way to scan Google Cloud resources for best-practice violations?

The best way to scan resources for best-practice violations is using Workload Manager. It automates compliance checks against frameworks like SAP or SQL Server, reviewing scanned resources to pinpoint configuration deviations.