gcloud dataplex entries modify command

Introduced 2026-04-28 · score 0.90

HOW TO USE IT

When modifying a Dataplex entry, run `gcloud dataplex entries modify` with the entry ID and its entry group and location; add the documented flags for the fields to change. The command modifies specified fields.

WHY THIS HELPS

Modify a Dataplex entry.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• <entry> (required): Entry ID or fully qualified identifier.
• --project (required): Project containing the entry; can also be set through the fully specified entry name or `core/project`.
• --entry-group (required): Entry group containing the entry.
• --location (required): Location of the Dataplex resource; can also be set through the fully specified entry name or `dataplex/location`.
• --entry-source-description: Set the entry description. If any entry-source field is specified, `--entry-source-update-time` is also required. Mutually exclusive with `--clear-entry-source-description`.
• --entry-source-update-time (required): Update date and time in the source system; required when any other entry-source field is specified.
• --update-aspects: Path to a YAML or JSON file of aspects to add or update; each referenced aspect is fully replaced, while unlisted aspects remain.
• --remove-aspects: Aspect keys to remove, formatted as `ASPECT_TYPE@PATH` or `ASPECT_TYPE`; both type and path cannot be wildcards. If an aspect key is also in `--update-aspects`, the update takes precedence.
• --clear-fully-qualified-name / --fully-qualified-name: Clear or set the entry's fully qualified name; mutually exclusive.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://docs.cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/release-notes#56600_2026-04-28
• https://docs.cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/dataplex/entries/modify

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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