alloydb-basics
Manages clusters, instances, and backups for AlloyDB for PostgreSQL, and integrates with AlloyDB Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools for automated database operations. Use when creating, configuring, or administering AlloyDB databases. Do NOT use for general PostgreSQL instances (e.g. Cloud SQL) or other GCP databases.
Install
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Open your terminal
- Mac: Press ⌘ Space, type "Terminal", press Enter
- Windows: Press Win R, type "cmd", press Enter
Paste the command above and press Enter
Use the Copy command button, then paste in your terminal (Mac: ⌘V, Windows: Ctrl V).
Restart Claude Code
Close and reopen Claude Code, or start a new session, so it picks up the new skill.
Where it lives
First 2 tasks to try
- 1Enable the AlloyDB API:
- 2Create a Cluster:
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