Do I need a service account key to use this skill?

No, while service account keys are supported, it is recommended to use Application Default Credentials (ADC) for a more secure, keyless setup when running on GCP infrastructure.

What system dependencies are required?

The skill requires the gcloud CLI (including gsutil) and jq to be installed and available in your system path.

Can I generate temporary access links for private files?

Yes, the 'get-url' operation allows you to generate signed URLs with specific expiration times for secure file sharing.

How does the skill handle security and credentials?

The skill follows strict security rules: it never logs credentials, supports environment variable expansion for paths, and encourages the use of minimal IAM permissions.

GCS File Handler

Name: GCS File Handler
Author: fractary

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Cloud Infrastructure

Automates Google Cloud Storage operations including file uploads, downloads, and signed URL generation.

About

The Google Cloud Storage (GCS) handler is a specialized skill for the fractary-file plugin that enables Claude to interact seamlessly with GCP buckets. It provides a secure, structured interface for file management, supporting enterprise-grade authentication via Application Default Credentials (ADC) or service account keys. This skill is ideal for developers who need to automate asset deployments, manage cloud logs, or generate temporary access URLs without leaving their AI-driven development workflow.

Key Features

Secure signed URL generation for temporary, time-limited file access
Support for Application Default Credentials (ADC) and Workload Identity for keyless security
Structured JSON outputs and automated error handling for reliable agent execution
Full CRUD operations for GCS objects including upload, download, and delete
2 GitHub stars
Real-time file content streaming without requiring local disk storage

Use Cases

Generating secure sharing links for private cloud data using signed URLs
Automating the upload of build artifacts or application logs to GCS buckets
Managing and listing cloud assets directly through natural language commands

About

Key Features

Secure signed URL generation for temporary, time-limited file access
Support for Application Default Credentials (ADC) and Workload Identity for keyless security
Structured JSON outputs and automated error handling for reliable agent execution
Full CRUD operations for GCS objects including upload, download, and delete
2 GitHub stars
Real-time file content streaming without requiring local disk storage

Use Cases

Generating secure sharing links for private cloud data using signed URLs
Automating the upload of build artifacts or application logs to GCS buckets
Managing and listing cloud assets directly through natural language commands