gcloud-info

Show SDK information

$ gcloud info

$ gcloud info --format='value(installation.sdk_root)'

$ gcloud info --format='value(config.account)'

$ gcloud info --format=yaml

gcloud info [options]

gcloud info provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Google Cloud SDK installation and runtime environment. The output includes SDK version, installation directory, Python interpreter location and version, configured account and project, and active configuration name.
This information is invaluable for troubleshooting when gcloud commands behave unexpectedly or when seeking help, as it reveals environmental factors that may affect command execution. The --run-diagnostics flag goes further by performing active connectivity tests to Google Cloud services, helping identify network or firewall issues.
The --format option allows extracting specific values programmatically, useful for scripts that need to determine installation paths or active configuration settings. The --anonymize flag removes personally identifiable information from the output, making it safe to include in bug reports or support requests without exposing account details.

--format FORMAT

Output format: yaml, json, value.

Check connectivity and permissions.

Omit personal information.

Display help information.

May contain sensitive account information. Diagnostic tests require network access.

gcloud info is part of the Google Cloud SDK diagnostic tools, providing visibility into CLI configuration and environment.

gcloud(1), gcloud-config(1)