Agent skill · marketing growth · davila7
google-cloud-onboarding
Guides developers through their first steps on Google Cloud, covering account creation, billing setup, project management, CLI installation, and deploying a first resource.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and procedures for setting up Google Cloud that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires google-cloud-cli installed locally. Requires google account access. About 3k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Onboarding to Google Cloud This skill provides a streamlined "happy path" for a singleton developer to get started with Google Cloud. It covers everything from initial account setup to deploying your first cloud resource. Overview For an individual developer, onboarding to Google Cloud involves establishing a personal identity, setting up a billing method, and creating a workspace (Project) where resources can be managed. Google Cloud offers a Free Tier and Free Trial for multiple products. Learn more here. Clarifying Questions Before proceeding, the agent should clarify the user's current status: 1. Do you already have a Google Account (Gmail or Google Workspace)? 2. Are you looking to set up a personal account for learning/experimentation, or are you part of an organization with existing infrastructure? 3. Are you an IT admin within a larger enterprise, setting up Google Cloud for your organization? 4. What is the first type of resource or application you are interested in building (e.g., a website, a data pipeline, a virtual machine)? 5. Do you prefer to use the command line (CLI), an IDE (e.g. VSCode, Antigravity), or do you prefer using the web-based Google Cloud console? Prerequisites A Google Account (e.g., @gmail.com). A valid payment method (credit card or bank account) for billing verification (even for the free trial). Steps 1. Sign Up and Activate Free Credit 1. Go to the Google Cloud Console. 2. Sign in with your Google Account. This will "Activate" your $300 free credit. 2. Create Your First Google Cloud Project Google Cloud resources are organized into Projects. 1. In the Google Cloud console, click the project picker dropdown at the top of the page. 2. Click New Project. 3. Enter a Project Name (e.g., my-first-gcp-project). 4. Note the generated Project ID; you will use this for CLI and API interactions. 5. Click Create. 3. Set Up Billing Ensure your project is linked to your Free Trial Cloud Billing account. 1. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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