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gcp-cloud-run · davila7 — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

This skill guides Cloud Run service and event-function work on GCP. Use it for HTTP APIs, Pub/Sub processing, or cold-start tuning.

Install into Claude Code · claude-code-templates All methods and platforms ↓
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill development/gcp-cloud-run
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What gcp-cloud-run does

The skill covers two Cloud Run deployment styles: container-based services and functions triggered by HTTP, Pub/Sub messages, or Cloud Storage events. Its examples include a Dockerfile, Node.js handlers, and build and deployment configuration using Cloud Build and gcloud.

A separate section explores cold-start tuning. It shows how to configure minimum instances and startup CPU boost, trim a container image, and defer loading heavy libraries. It also explains platform constraints: background work can slow when a service is idle, while large files in /tmp use the service’s memory.

The examples use Node.js and Google Cloud tools such as gcloud. Long-running background work needs architectural attention because Cloud Run can throttle CPU when no requests are being handled.

What it helps with

  • deploy a containerized HTTP service to Cloud Run
  • process Pub/Sub messages with a function
  • handle Cloud Storage upload events
  • tune a Cloud Run service for cold starts
  • account for Cloud Run CPU and memory limits

Example prompts for the agent

  • Set up a Node.js API for Cloud Run with a /health check and graceful shutdown.
  • Create a Cloud Run function that handles Pub/Sub messages.
  • Review ways to reduce Cloud Run cold starts and configure the relevant settings.

How to install gcp-cloud-run

1claude-code-templates

npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill development/gcp-cloud-run

2Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill gcp-cloud-run -a claude-code

3Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/gcp-cloud-run/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/gcp-cloud-run/

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about gcp-cloud-run

How do I install gcp-cloud-run in Claude Code?

Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill development/gcp-cloud-run. Then give the agent a Cloud Run task.

What does gcp-cloud-run do?

It guides work on GCP container services and event-driven functions. The skill also covers cold starts and Cloud Run CPU and memory constraints.

How does gcp-cloud-run address cold starts?

It covers startup CPU boost, minimum instances, smaller container images, and loading heavy libraries only when needed.

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