@google-cloud/cloud-sql-connector

Name: @google-cloud/cloud-sql-connector Review
Item: @google-cloud/cloud-sql-connector
Rating: 3.4
Author: Aaron Matthews

Skill Data & Analytics Usable

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Eliminates the need to manage SSL certificates and IP allowlisting for Cloud SQL connections, reducing security misconfiguration risks and operational overhe…

A JavaScript library for connecting securely to your Cloud SQL instances

Connect your Node.js application securely to Cloud SQL databases without managing credentials
Establish encrypted database connections through IAM authentication instead of passwords
Automate Cloud SQL instance connections across multiple environments with consistent security

97 starsApache-2.0 (commercial OK)Free

Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Why it matters

Eliminates the need to manage SSL certificates and IP allowlisting for Cloud SQL connections, reducing security misconfiguration risks and operational overhead in production environments.

Best for

Node.js teams running applications on Google Cloud Platform requiring secure, authenticated database connectivity without manual certificate management.

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Source

https://www.npmjs.com/package/@google-cloud/cloud-sql-connec...

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How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop App (Code Mode)Click the + button next to the prompt box → Plugins → Add plugin. Search and click Install. Skills work in Claude Code only.

Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into your conversation. Claude will install it.

Command

npx @google-cloud/cloud-sql-connector

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First thing to try

After installing, paste this into Claude:

Help me connect my Node.js application securely to Cloud SQL databases without managing credentials

CostFree

Trust Signals Auto-scanned

Stars97Contributors17Last updated2026-07-24LicenseApache-2.0 (OK for commercial use)Weekly downloads2,480,996Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-07-25 · scanner v1

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Reviewer notes

Auto-scanned review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 97 GitHub stars; 17 contributors; last commit 1d ago; license Apache-2.0.

Things to check

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Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use

3/5

Versatility

3/5

Reliability

4/5

Security

4/5

Overall score3.40 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedJul 2026

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 97 GitHub stars; 17 contributors; last commit 1d ago; license Apache-2.0.

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