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Automated: Migrate {target_path} from gsutil to gcloud storage

This CL is part of the on going effort to migrate from the legacy gsutil tool to the new and improved gcloud storage command-line interface.
gcloud storage is the recommended and modern tool for interacting with Google Cloud Storage, offering better performance, unified authentication, and a more consistent command structure with other gcloud components. 🚀

Automation Details

This change was generated automatically by an agent that targets users of gsutil.
The transformations applied are based on the gsutil to gcloud storage migration guide.

⚠️ Action Required: Please Review and Test Carefully

While we have based the automation on the migration guide, every use case is unique.
It is crucial that you thoroughly test these changes in environments appropriate to your use-case before merging.
Be aware of potential differences between gsutil and gcloud storage that could impact your workflows.
For instance, the structure of command output may have changed, requiring updates to any scripts that parse it. Similarly, command behavior can differ subtly; the gcloud storage rsync command has a different file deletion logic than gsutil rsync, which could lead to unintended file deletions.

Our migration guides can help guide you through a list of mappings and some notable differences between the two tools.

Standard presubmit tests are run as part of this CL's workflow. If you need to target an additional test workflow or require assistance with testing, please let us know.

Please verify that all your Cloud Storage operations continue to work as expected to avoid any potential disruptions in production.

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The GCS CLI team is here to help! If you encounter any issues, have a complex use case that this automated change doesn't cover, or face any other blockers, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We are happy to work with you to test and adjust these changes as needed.

Contact: gcs-cli-hyd@google.com

We appreciate your partnership in this important migration effort!

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Hi @6719667+leahecole, Can we get your review on this PR? Thanks!

@product-auto-label product-auto-label bot added samples Issues that are directly related to samples. api: dataproc Issues related to the Dataproc API. labels Jan 9, 2026
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Summary of Changes

Hello @bhandarivijay-png, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request systematically updates existing code and documentation to transition from using the older gsutil command-line tool to the recommended gcloud storage interface. This change is part of a broader initiative to modernize interactions with Google Cloud Storage, leveraging the benefits of gcloud storage for better integration and efficiency. The modifications primarily involve direct command substitutions and flag adjustments across several files, ensuring that all Cloud Storage operations align with the new standard.

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  • Automated Migration to gcloud storage: This pull request is an automated migration from the legacy gsutil command-line tool to the modern gcloud storage interface, aiming for improved performance, unified authentication, and consistent command structure.
  • Command Syntax Updates: Various gsutil commands such as rm, mb, cp, cat, and rb have been replaced with their gcloud storage equivalents, including gcloud storage rm, gcloud storage buckets create, gcloud storage cp, gcloud storage cat, and gcloud storage buckets delete.
  • Testing Requirement: Due to potential subtle differences in command behavior and output structure between gsutil and gcloud storage, thorough testing of these changes in appropriate environments is crucial before merging.
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This pull request automates the migration from gsutil to gcloud storage commands across several Python files and Markdown documentation. The automated changes are largely correct, mapping gsutil commands and their flags to their gcloud storage equivalents. However, I've identified a recurring issue in two of the Markdown files where gsutil rm -r gs://$BUCKET is incorrectly translated. The suggested gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET command will fail, as it's not the correct way to empty a bucket. I've provided suggestions to fix these commands to ensure they work as intended for users following the documentation.

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> ```sh
> gsutil rm -r gs://$BUCKET
> gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET
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The command gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET is not the correct equivalent for gsutil rm -r gs://$BUCKET when the goal is to empty a bucket. The gsutil command removes all objects within the bucket, but not the bucket itself. The gcloud storage rm command used here with a bucket URL will fail.

To correctly empty the bucket using gcloud storage, you should use a wildcard /** to target all objects within the bucket.

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> gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET
> gcloud storage rm --recursive "gs://$BUCKET/**"

objects within it. Note: the deleted objects cannot be recovered.**

gsutil rm -r gs://$BUCKET
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The command gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET is not the correct equivalent for gsutil rm -r gs://$BUCKET when emptying a bucket. The gsutil command removes all objects within the bucket, not the bucket itself, while the gcloud storage rm command with a bucket URL will fail.

To correctly empty the bucket with gcloud storage, you should use a wildcard /**. This change makes the gcloud command's behavior match the original gsutil command.

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gcloud storage rm --recursive gs://$BUCKET
gcloud storage rm --recursive "gs://$BUCKET/**"

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