cloudrun-development

Backend service development with long connections, multi-language support, and AI agent capabilities. Supports two modes: Function mode (Node.js, built-in HTTP/WebSocket/SSE, fixed port 3000, local running) and Container mode (any language/runtime via Docker, no local tool support) Requires stateless services that listen on the PORT environment variable and write data externally; resource constraints enforce Mem = 2 × CPU Includes read tools ( queryCloudRun ) for listing services and templates, and write tools ( manageCloudRun ) for init, deploy, run, and agent creation workflows Supports AI agent development via Function mode with @cloudbase/aiagent-framework , SSE streaming responses, and internal mini-program direct connections

INSTALLATION
npx skills add https://github.com/tencentcloudbase/skills --skill cloudrun-development
Run in your project or agent environment. Adjust flags if your CLI version differs.

SKILL.md

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Read before writing code if

  • You still need to choose between Function mode and Container mode.
  • The prompt mentions queryCloudRun, manageCloudRun, Dockerfile, service domains, or public/private access.

Then also read

  • Cloud functions instead of CloudRun -> ../cloud-functions/SKILL.md (standalone fallback: https://cnb.cool/tencent/cloud/cloudbase/cloudbase-skills/-/git/raw/main/skills/cloudbase/references/cloud-functions/SKILL.md)
  • Agent SDK and AG-UI specifics -> ../cloudbase-agent/SKILL.md (standalone fallback: https://cnb.cool/tencent/cloud/cloudbase/cloudbase-skills/-/git/raw/main/skills/cloudbase/references/cloudbase-agent/SKILL.md)
  • Web authentication for browser callers -> ../auth-web/SKILL.md (standalone fallback: https://cnb.cool/tencent/cloud/cloudbase/cloudbase-skills/-/git/raw/main/skills/cloudbase/references/auth-web/SKILL.md)

Do NOT use for

  • Simple Event Function or HTTP Function workflows that fit the function model better.
  • Frontend-only projects with no backend service.
  • Database-schema design tasks.

Common mistakes / gotchas

  • Choosing CloudRun when the request only needs a normal cloud function.
  • Forgetting to listen on the platform-provided PORT.
  • Treating CloudRun as stateful app hosting and storing important state on local disk.
  • Assuming local run is available for Container mode.
  • Opening public access by default when the scenario only needs private or mini-program internal access.

Minimal checklist

  • Choose Function mode or Container mode explicitly.
  • Confirm whether the service should be public, VPC-only, or mini-program internal.
  • Keep the service stateless and externalize durable data.
  • Use absolute paths for every local project path.

Overview

Use CloudBase Run when the task needs a deployed backend service rather than a short-lived serverless function.

When CloudRun is a better fit

  • Long connections: WebSocket, SSE, server push
  • Long-running request handling or persistent service processes
  • Custom runtime environments or system libraries
  • Arbitrary languages or frameworks
  • Stable external service endpoints with elastic scaling
  • AI Agent deployment on Function mode CloudRun

Mode selection

Dimension

Function mode

Container mode

Best for

Fast start, Node.js service patterns, built-in framework, Agent flows

Existing containers, arbitrary runtimes, custom system dependencies

Port model

Framework-managed local mode, deployed service still follows platform rules

App must listen on injected PORT

Dockerfile

Not required

Required

Local run through tools

Supported

Not supported

Typical use

Streaming APIs, low-latency backend, Agent service

Custom language stack, migrated container app

How to use this skill (for a coding agent)

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Choose mode first

  • Function mode -> quickest path for HTTP/SSE/WebSocket or Agent scenarios
  • Container mode -> use when Docker/custom runtime is a real requirement

-

Follow mandatory runtime rules

  • Listen on PORT
  • Keep the service stateless
  • Put durable data in DB/storage/cache
  • Keep dependencies and image size small
  • Respect resource ratio guidance: Mem = 2 × CPU

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Use the correct tools

  • Read operations -> queryCloudRun
  • Write operations -> manageCloudRun
  • Delete requires explicit confirmation and force: true
  • Always use absolute targetPath

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Follow the deployment sequence

  • Initialize or download code
  • For Container mode, verify Dockerfile
  • Local run when available
  • Configure access model
  • Deploy and verify detail output

Tool routing

Read operations

  • queryCloudRun(action="list") -> list services
  • queryCloudRun(action="detail") -> inspect one service and its latest deploy status when available
  • queryCloudRun(action="templates") -> see available starters
  • queryCloudRun(action="getDeployLog") -> retrieve the latest deploy log or a specified buildId

Write operations

  • manageCloudRun(action="init") -> create local project
  • manageCloudRun(action="download") -> pull remote code
  • manageCloudRun(action="run") -> local run for Function mode
  • manageCloudRun(action="deploy") -> deploy local project
  • manageCloudRun(action="delete") -> delete service
  • manageCloudRun(action="createAgent") -> create Agent service

Access guidance

  • Web/public scenarios -> enable WEB access intentionally and pair it with the right auth flow.
  • Mini Program -> prefer internal direct connection and avoid unnecessary public exposure.
  • Private/VPC scenarios -> keep public access off unless the product requirement clearly needs it.

Quick examples

Initialize

{ "action": "init", "serverName": "my-svc", "targetPath": "/abs/ws/my-svc" }

Local run (Function mode)

{ "action": "run", "serverName": "my-svc", "targetPath": "/abs/ws/my-svc", "runOptions": { "port": 3000 } }

Deploy

{

  "action": "deploy",

  "serverName": "my-svc",

  "targetPath": "/abs/ws/my-svc",

  "serverConfig": {

    "OpenAccessTypes": ["PUBLIC"],

    "Cpu": 0.5,

    "Mem": 1,

    "MinNum": 1,

    "MaxNum": 5

  }

}

**Valid OpenAccessTypes values**: OA (办公网访问), PUBLIC (公网访问), MINIAPP (小程序访问), VPC (VPC访问). Use PUBLIC for web applications that need public HTTPS access.

MinNum: 1 is the recommended default when you want to reduce cold-start latency. If the user explicitly prefers lower cost and accepts more cold starts, explain the tradeoff and let them reduce MinNum to 0.

Best practices

  • Prefer PRIVATE/VPC or mini-program internal access when possible.
  • Use environment variables for secrets and per-environment configuration.
  • Verify configuration before and after deployment with queryCloudRun(action="detail").
  • Keep startup work small to reduce cold-start impact.
  • For Agent scenarios, use the Agent SDK skill for protocol and adapter details instead of duplicating them here.

Troubleshooting hints

  • Access failure -> check access type, domain setup, and whether the instance scaled to zero.
  • Deployment failure -> inspect Dockerfile, build logs, and CPU/memory ratio.
  • Local run failure -> remember only Function mode is supported by local-run tools.
  • Performance issues -> reduce dependencies, optimize initialization, and tune minimum instances.
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