Cloud Functions Development

Activation Contract

Use this first when

• The task is to create, update, deploy, inspect, or debug a CloudBase Event Function or HTTP Function that serves application runtime logic.
• The request mentions function runtime, function logs, scf_bootstrap, function triggers, or function gateway exposure.

Read before writing code if

• You still need to decide between Event Function and HTTP Function.
• The task mentions manageFunctions, queryFunctions, manageGateway, or legacy function-tool names.
• The task might require callCloudApi as a fallback for logs or gateway setup.

Then also read

• Detailed reference routing -> ./references.md
• Auth setup or provider-related backend work -> ../auth-tool/SKILL.md
• AI in functions -> ../ai-model-nodejs/SKILL.md
• Long-lived container services or Agent runtimes -> ../cloudrun-development/SKILL.md
• Calling CloudBase official platform APIs from a client or script -> ../http-api/SKILL.md

Do NOT use for

• CloudRun container services.
• Web authentication UI implementation.
• Database-schema design or general data-model work.
• CloudBase official platform API clients or raw HTTP integrations that only consume platform endpoints.

Common mistakes / gotchas

• Picking the wrong function type and trying to compensate later.
• Confusing official CloudBase API client work with building your own HTTP function.
• Mixing Event Function code shape (exports.main(event, context)) with HTTP Function code shape (req / res on port 9000).
• Treating HTTP Access as the implementation model for HTTP Functions. HTTP Access is a gateway configuration for Event Functions, not the HTTP Function runtime model.
• Forgetting that runtime cannot be changed after creation.
• Using cloud functions as the first answer for Web login.
• Forgetting that HTTP Functions must ship scf_bootstrap, listen on port 9000, and include dependencies.

Minimal checklist

• Read Cloud Functions Execution Checklist before deployment or runtime changes.
• Decide whether the task is Event Function, HTTP Function, or actually CloudRun.
• Pick the detailed reference file in references.md before writing implementation code.

Overview

Use this skill when developing, deploying, and operating CloudBase cloud functions. CloudBase has two different programming models:

• Event Functions: serverless handlers driven by SDK calls, timers, and other events.
• HTTP Functions: standard web services for HTTP endpoints, SSE, or WebSocket workloads.

Writing mode at a glance

• If the request is for SDK calls, timers, or event-driven workflows, write an Event Function with exports.main = async (event, context) => {}.
• If the request is for REST APIs, browser-facing endpoints, SSE, or WebSocket, write an HTTP Function with req / res on port 9000.
• If the user mentions HTTP access for an existing Event Function, keep the Event Function code shape and add gateway access separately.

Quick decision table

Question	Choose
Triggered by SDK calls or timers?	Event Function
Needs browser-facing HTTP endpoint?	HTTP Function
Needs SSE or WebSocket service?	HTTP Function
Needs long-lived container runtime or custom system environment?	CloudRun
Only needs HTTP access for an existing Event Function?	Event Function + gateway access

How to use this skill (for a coding agent)

1. Choose the correct runtime model first

   • Event Function -> exports.main(event, context)
   • HTTP Function -> web server on port 9000
   • If the requirement is really a container service, reroute to CloudRun early

2. Use the converged MCP entrances

   • Reads -> queryFunctions, queryGateway
   • Writes -> manageFunctions, manageGateway
   • Translate legacy names before acting rather than copying them literally

3. Write code and deploy, do not stop at local files

   • Use manageFunctions(action="createFunction") for creation
   • Use manageFunctions(action="updateFunctionCode") for code updates
   • Keep functionRootPath as the parent directory of the function folder
   • Use CLI only as a fallback when MCP tools are unavailable

4. Prefer doc-first fallbacks

   • If a task falls back to callCloudApi, first check the official docs or knowledge-base entry for that action
   • Confirm the exact action name and parameter contract before calling it
   • Do not guess raw cloud API payloads from memory

5. Read the right detailed reference

   • Event Function details -> ./references/event-functions.md
   • HTTP Function details -> ./references/http-functions.md
   • Logs, gateway, env vars, and legacy mappings -> ./references/operations-and-config.md

Function types comparison

Feature	Event Function	HTTP Function
Primary trigger	SDK call, timer, event	HTTP request
Entry shape	exports.main(event, context)	web server with req / res
Port	No port	Must listen on 9000
scf_bootstrap	Not required	Required
Dependencies	Auto-installed from package.json	Must be packaged with function code
Best for	serverless handlers, scheduled jobs	APIs, SSE, WebSocket, browser-facing services

Minimal code skeletons

Event Function hello world

cloudfunctions/hello-event/index.js

exports.main = async (event, context) => {
  return {
    ok: true,
    message: "hello from event function",
    event,
  };
};

cloudfunctions/hello-event/package.json

{
  "name": "hello-event",
  "version": "1.0.0"
}

HTTP Function hello world

cloudfunctions/hello-http/index.js

const http = require("http");

const server = http.createServer((req, res) => {
  res.writeHead(200, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
  res.end(JSON.stringify({ ok: true, message: "hello from http function" }));
});

server.listen(9000);

cloudfunctions/hello-http/scf_bootstrap

#!/bin/bash
/var/lang/node18/bin/node index.js

cloudfunctions/hello-http/package.json

{
  "name": "hello-http",
  "version": "1.0.0"
}

Preferred tool map

Function management

• queryFunctions(action="listFunctions"|"getFunctionDetail")
• manageFunctions(action="createFunction")
• manageFunctions(action="updateFunctionCode")
• manageFunctions(action="updateFunctionConfig")

Logs

• queryFunctions(action="listFunctionLogs")
• queryFunctions(action="getFunctionLogDetail")
• If these are unavailable, read ./references/operations-and-config.md before any callCloudApi fallback

Gateway exposure

• queryGateway(action="getAccess")
• manageGateway(action="createAccess")
• If gateway operations need raw cloud API fallback, read ./references/operations-and-config.md first

Related skills

• cloudrun-development -> container services, long-lived runtimes, Agent hosting
• http-api -> raw CloudBase HTTP API invocation patterns
• cloudbase-platform -> general CloudBase platform decisions