gcloud-components
Google Cloud SDK component manager
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
gcloud components command [options]
DESCRIPTION
gcloud components manages the modular component system of the Google Cloud SDK. The SDK follows a core-plus-components architecture where a minimal base installation can be extended with additional tools as needed.
Common optional components include kubectl for Kubernetes management, gsutil for Cloud Storage operations, bq for BigQuery interactions, and language-specific App Engine runtimes. This modular approach keeps the initial SDK installation small while allowing expansion for specific workflows.
The update command keeps all installed components current with the latest features and bug fixes. Component management is tracked locally, allowing different machines to have different component sets based on their specific use cases. Some components have dependencies on others, which the system handles automatically during installation.
PARAMETERS
COMMAND
Operation: list, install, update, remove, reinstall.list
Show available and installed components.install COMPONENT
Install specified component.update
Update SDK to latest version.remove COMPONENT
Uninstall component.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Updates may change behavior. Some components have dependencies. Admin rights may be needed.
SEE ALSO
gcloud(1), gcloud-help(1)
