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gke-platform-security

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Plans, configures, and hardens platform-level Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster security. Covers cluster add-ons (Secret Manager enablement), RBAC hardening (disabling insecure bindings, audit tools), Binary Authorization, enabling Shielded Nodes, GKE Sandbox cluster enablement, GKE IAM roles, and cross-service authentication IAM patterns. Use when securing cluster control planes, hardening GKE RBAC, enabling Shielded Nodes, enabling GKE Sandbox runtime, enabling cluster-wide security add-ons, or managing GKE IAM roles. Don't use for workload-level security (Workload Identity, SecretProviderClass, PSS, NetPol, gVisor pod runtimeClassName; use gke-workload-security instead).

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Frequently asked questions about gke-platform-security

What does the gke-platform-security skill do?

Plans, configures, and hardens platform-level Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) cluster security. Covers cluster add-ons (Secret Manager enablement), RBAC hardening (disabling insecure bindings, audit tools), Binary Authorization, enabling Shielded Nodes, GKE Sandbox cluster enablement, GKE IAM roles, and cross-service authentication IAM patterns. Use when securing cluster control planes, hardening GKE RBAC, enabling Shielded Nodes, enabling GKE Sandbox runtime, enabling cluster-wide security add-ons, or managing GKE IAM roles. Don't use for workload-level security (Workload Identity, SecretProviderClass, PSS, NetPol, gVisor pod runtimeClassName; use gke-workload-security instead). It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the gke-platform-security skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install google-cloud-skills-gke-platform-security` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/google-cloud-skills-gke-platform-security/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does gke-platform-security work with?

gke-platform-security runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the gke-platform-security skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use gke-platform-security after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/google-cloud-skills-gke-platform-security` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the gke-platform-security skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.