gcloud-topic
Manage Google Cloud resources using gcloud CLI
TLDR
View supplementary help material for non-command topics like accessibility, filtering, and formatting
List all available topics
SYNOPSIS
gcloud topic TOPIC
gcloud topic list
PARAMETERS
TOPIC
Specifies the name of the conceptual topic for which to display help. Examples include conventions, configurations, filters, formatting, project-id, authentication.
list
Lists all available conceptual topics that can be queried with gcloud topic.
DESCRIPTION
gcloud topic is a subcommand of the Google Cloud CLI gcloud tool, designed to provide conceptual and high-level help on various aspects of Google Cloud. Unlike gcloud COMMAND --help, which offers specific usage details for a particular command, gcloud topic delves into broader, foundational areas such as authentication, project management, working with filters and projections, data formatting, and common conventions used across the gcloud CLI.
It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the underlying principles and configurations of the gcloud environment, rather than just command-line syntax. Users can list all available topics or request detailed information on a specific one.
CAVEATS
gcloud topic is a subcommand of the gcloud command-line tool, which is part of the Google Cloud SDK. It is not a standalone Linux utility.
It provides conceptual help and overviews, not detailed command-line syntax or operational examples for specific gcloud commands. For command-specific help, use gcloud COMMAND --help.
FINDING AVAILABLE TOPICS
To discover all the conceptual topics you can explore, use gcloud topic list. This command will output a list of all available topics, which you can then use with gcloud topic TOPIC_NAME.
GLOBAL FLAGS
Like most gcloud commands, gcloud topic also supports various global gcloud flags (e.g., --help, --verbosity, --format). These flags control aspects like output formatting, logging levels, or displaying help information for the gcloud topic command itself.
HISTORY
The gcloud command-line tool, along with its topic subcommand, has been an integral part of the Google Cloud SDK since its inception. It was developed by Google to provide a consistent and programmatic interface for interacting with Google Cloud services. The topic feature was designed to complement operational command help by offering conceptual guidance, which became increasingly important as the gcloud CLI grew in complexity and scope. Its structure has evolved to reflect the ongoing development and expansion of Google Cloud services and the SDK itself.
