Cloud Storage Mounting for Claude Code Collaboration

Status: Complete
Generated: 2025-08-01 11:45 UTC
Purpose: Step-by-step instructions for mounting cloud storage as local file systems for Claude Code collaboration
Target Users: Anyone who wants to collaborate with Claude Code - no technical expertise required!

The Simple Truth: It's Just Installing Desktop Apps!

Good news: You don't need to "mount" anything complex! Just install your cloud storage provider's desktop application and you're done. Claude Code will work with your synchronized folders automatically.

It's This Simple:

Download your cloud storage desktop app (links below)
Install it like any normal application
Sign in with your existing account
Share a folder with your team
Start using Claude Code in that folder

That's it! No command lines, no technical configuration, no complex setup.

Key Benefits

Benefit	Traditional Sync Folders	Mounted Cloud Storage
Claude Code Access	Works with local sync	Direct file system access
Real-Time Updates	30-60 second delays	Immediate (1-5 seconds)
Storage Efficiency	Full local copies	On-demand downloading
Conflict Resolution	Manual merge required	Cloud-native conflict handling
Multi-Platform	All platforms	All platforms
Bandwidth Usage	High continuous sync	Only when accessing files

Architecture Overview

graph TB subgraph "Local Development Environment" A[Claude Code] --> B[Mounted Drive /mnt/shared] C[VS Code] --> B D[Terminal/CLI] --> B end subgraph "Cloud Storage Layer" B --> E[Cloud Storage API] E --> F[Dropbox] E --> G[OneDrive] E --> H[Google Drive] end subgraph "Remote Team Members" I[Team Member 1] --> E J[Team Member 2] --> E K[Team Member 3] --> E end style B fill:#e3f2fd,color:#000 style E fill:#f3e5f5,color:#000

Download & Install: One-Click Solutions

Dropbox - Most Popular Choice

Perfect for: Teams who want the simplest setup and most reliable sync

Download Links:

Windows: Download Dropbox for Windows
macOS: Download Dropbox for Mac
Linux: Download Dropbox for Linux

Help & Setup Guides:

After Installation:

Your Dropbox files appear in ~/Dropbox (Mac) or C:\Users\YourName\Dropbox (Windows)
Create a shared folder called SharedProject
Invite your team members to that folder
Navigate to that folder and start using Claude Code!

Microsoft OneDrive - Best for Office 365 Users

Perfect for: Teams already using Microsoft 365 or Windows environments

Download Links:

Windows: Download OneDrive for Windows (Often pre-installed)
macOS: Download OneDrive for Mac
Linux: Use web interface or third-party clients

Help & Setup Guides:

After Installation:

Your OneDrive files appear in ~/OneDrive (Mac) or C:\Users\YourName\OneDrive (Windows)
Create a shared folder for your project
Share it with your team members via the OneDrive web interface
Everyone can now use Claude Code in that synchronized folder!

Google Drive - Best for Google Workspace Users

Perfect for: Teams using Gmail, Google Docs, or Google Workspace

Download Links:

Windows: Download Google Drive for Desktop
macOS: Download Google Drive for Desktop
Linux: Use web interface or third-party clients like Insync

Help & Setup Guides:

After Installation:

Your Google Drive appears as G:\ drive (Windows) or in Finder sidebar (Mac)
Create a shared folder in "My Drive"
Right-click → Share → invite team members with edit access
Everyone can use Claude Code directly in that folder!

Quick Start: 5 Minutes to Collaboration

Step 1: Choose Your Platform (30 seconds)

Pick the one your team already uses, or choose Dropbox for simplicity:

Already have Office 365? → OneDrive
Already use Gmail? → Google Drive
Want the easiest setup? → Dropbox

Step 2: Download & Install (2 minutes)

Click the download link above for your operating system and follow the installer prompts. It's just like installing any other application!

Step 3: Create Shared Folder (1 minute)

Open your cloud storage folder after installation
Create a new folder called "Claude-Collaboration" or "SharedProject"
Right-click the folder and choose "Share" or "Share folder"

Step 4: Invite Team Members (1 minute)

Enter your team members' email addresses
Give them "Edit" or "Full access" permissions
Click "Send" or "Share"

Step 5: Start Collaborating (30 seconds)

Navigate to your shared folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac)
Create some test files or copy your project files here
Open terminal/command prompt in that folder
Launch Claude Code - it will work with all files in the shared folder!

Where Your Files Live After Installation

Windows Users:

Dropbox: C:\Users\YourName\Dropbox\
OneDrive: C:\Users\YourName\OneDrive\
Google Drive: G:\My Drive\ (appears as separate drive)

Mac Users:

Dropbox: /Users/YourName/Dropbox/
OneDrive: /Users/YourName/OneDrive/
Google Drive: /Users/YourName/My Drive/ (in Finder sidebar)

Linux Users:

Dropbox: /home/YourName/Dropbox/
OneDrive: Web interface or third-party clients
Google Drive: Web interface or Insync

Method 2: Third-Party Mounting Tools

# Install rclone for advanced cloud mounting
brew install rclone

# Configure Dropbox connection
rclone config
# Follow prompts to authenticate with Dropbox

# Mount Dropbox as file system
mkdir ~/MountedDropbox
rclone mount dropbox: ~/MountedDropbox --daemon

# Verify mount
ls -la ~/MountedDropbox/

OneDrive Mounting

Method 1: Microsoft OneDrive Client

# 1. Install OneDrive client
# Download from Mac App Store or: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/download

# 2. Verify mount location after setup
ls -la ~/OneDrive/
# Expected: OneDrive files appear locally

# 3. Create project-specific link
ln -s ~/OneDrive/SharedProject /Users/$(whoami)/Projects/OneDriveProject

# 4. Test Claude Code access
cd /Users/$(whoami)/Projects/OneDriveProject
# Verify files are accessible

Method 2: rclone Method

# Configure OneDrive with rclone
rclone config
# Select: Microsoft OneDrive
# Follow OAuth authentication process

# Create mount point
mkdir ~/MountedOneDrive

# Mount OneDrive
rclone mount onedrive: ~/MountedOneDrive --daemon --vfs-cache-mode writes

# Verify functionality
echo "Test file" > ~/MountedOneDrive/test.txt
cat ~/MountedOneDrive/test.txt

Google Drive Mounting

Method 1: Google Drive for Desktop

# 1. Download and install Google Drive for Desktop
# From: https://www.google.com/drive/download/

# 2. After setup, verify mount location
ls -la "/Users/$(whoami)/My Drive/"
# Expected: Google Drive files appear locally

# 3. Create workspace link
ln -s "/Users/$(whoami)/My Drive/SharedProject" ~/Projects/GoogleDriveProject

# 4. Test accessibility
cd ~/Projects/GoogleDriveProject
pwd && ls -la

Method 2: rclone for Google Drive

# Configure Google Drive
rclone config
# Select: Google Drive
# Complete OAuth flow

# Create mount directory
mkdir ~/MountedGoogleDrive

# Mount with caching for better performance
rclone mount gdrive: ~/MountedGoogleDrive --daemon --vfs-cache-mode full --vfs-cache-max-size 1G

# Test mount
df -h | grep MountedGoogleDrive

macOS Optimization Settings

Performance Tuning:

# Create optimized mount script for development
cat > ~/mount-cloud-storage.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

# Ensure mount directories exist
mkdir -p ~/CloudMounts/{Dropbox,OneDrive,GoogleDrive}

# Mount with optimized settings for development
rclone mount dropbox: ~/CloudMounts/Dropbox --daemon \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-age 168h \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 2G \
  --vfs-read-chunk-size 32M \
  --buffer-size 64M

rclone mount onedrive: ~/CloudMounts/OneDrive --daemon \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-age 168h \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 2G

rclone mount gdrive: ~/CloudMounts/GoogleDrive --daemon \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-age 168h \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 2G

echo "Cloud storage mounted successfully!"
echo "Dropbox: ~/CloudMounts/Dropbox"
echo "OneDrive: ~/CloudMounts/OneDrive"
echo "Google Drive: ~/CloudMounts/GoogleDrive"
EOF

chmod +x ~/mount-cloud-storage.sh

Windows: Cloud Storage Integration

Dropbox on Windows

Method 1: Native Client with Drive Mapping

# 1. Install Dropbox for Windows
# Download from: https://www.dropbox.com/install

# 2. After installation, verify location
Get-ChildItem "$env:USERPROFILE\Dropbox"

# 3. Map to a drive letter for easier access
subst D: "$env:USERPROFILE\Dropbox"

# 4. Verify mapping
Get-PSDrive D
# Should show Dropbox content at D:\

# 5. Test Claude Code access
cd D:\SharedProject
dir

Method 2: PowerShell with rclone

# Install rclone via Chocolatey
choco install rclone

# Or download directly from https://rclone.org/downloads/

# Configure Dropbox
rclone config
# Follow setup wizard

# Create mount directory
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\MountedStorage\Dropbox" -Force

# Mount Dropbox (requires WinFsp installed)
rclone mount dropbox: C:\MountedStorage\Dropbox --daemon

OneDrive on Windows

Method 1: Built-in OneDrive Integration

# OneDrive is built into Windows 10/11
# Verify OneDrive location
Get-ChildItem "$env:USERPROFILE\OneDrive"

# Create convenient drive mapping
subst O: "$env:USERPROFILE\OneDrive"

# Test access
cd O:\SharedProject
Get-ChildItem

# Verify Claude Code can access
# Open VS Code at O:\SharedProject
code O:\SharedProject

Method 2: Advanced OneDrive Mounting

# For OneDrive for Business or advanced scenarios
# Install WinFsp first: https://github.com/billziss-gh/winfsp/releases

# Configure OneDrive with rclone
rclone config
# Select Microsoft OneDrive

# Mount to dedicated drive
rclone mount onedrive: O:\ --daemon --vfs-cache-mode writes

Google Drive on Windows

Method 1: Google Drive for Desktop

# 1. Install Google Drive for Desktop
# Download from: https://www.google.com/drive/download/

# 2. After setup, verify mount
Get-ChildItem "G:\"
# Google Drive appears as G: drive by default

# 3. Alternative: Map to different drive letter
subst H: "G:\My Drive"

# 4. Test Claude Code integration
cd "G:\My Drive\SharedProject"
# Verify files are accessible

Method 2: Command Line Mounting

# Using rclone for Google Drive
rclone config
# Configure Google Drive access

# Create mount point
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "C:\MountedStorage\GoogleDrive" -Force

# Mount with caching
rclone mount gdrive: C:\MountedStorage\GoogleDrive --daemon --vfs-cache-mode full

Windows Automation Script

# Create automated mounting script
@'
# Windows Cloud Storage Mounting Script
Write-Host "Setting up cloud storage mounts for Claude Code..." -ForegroundColor Green

# Create mount directories
$mountBase = "C:\CloudMounts"
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "$mountBase\Dropbox" -Force
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "$mountBase\OneDrive" -Force  
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path "$mountBase\GoogleDrive" -Force

# Function to check if rclone is installed
function Test-Rclone {
    try {
        rclone version | Out-Null
        return $true
    } catch {
        return $false
    }
}

# Install rclone if not present
if (-not (Test-Rclone)) {
    Write-Host "Installing rclone..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
    if (Get-Command choco -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
        choco install rclone -y
    } else {
        Write-Host "Please install rclone manually from https://rclone.org/downloads/" -ForegroundColor Red
        exit 1
    }
}

# Mount cloud storage (requires prior rclone config)
Start-Process -FilePath "rclone" -ArgumentList "mount", "dropbox:", "$mountBase\Dropbox", "--daemon" -WindowStyle Hidden
Start-Process -FilePath "rclone" -ArgumentList "mount", "onedrive:", "$mountBase\OneDrive", "--daemon" -WindowStyle Hidden
Start-Process -FilePath "rclone" -ArgumentList "mount", "gdrive:", "$mountBase\GoogleDrive", "--daemon" -WindowStyle Hidden

Write-Host "Cloud storage mounted successfully!" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "Dropbox: $mountBase\Dropbox" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host "OneDrive: $mountBase\OneDrive" -ForegroundColor Cyan
Write-Host "Google Drive: $mountBase\GoogleDrive" -ForegroundColor Cyan
'@ | Out-File -FilePath "$env:USERPROFILE\Documents\mount-cloud-storage.ps1" -Encoding UTF8

Write-Host "Mounting script created at: $env:USERPROFILE\Documents\mount-cloud-storage.ps1"

Linux: FUSE-Based Cloud Mounting

Prerequisites Installation

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install fuse3 rclone

# CentOS/RHEL/Fedora
sudo dnf install fuse3 rclone
# or
sudo yum install fuse rclone

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S fuse3 rclone

# Verify installation
rclone version

Dropbox Mounting on Linux

# 1. Configure Dropbox with rclone
rclone config
# Select: Dropbox
# Follow OAuth authentication

# 2. Create mount directory
sudo mkdir -p /mnt/dropbox
sudo chown $USER:$USER /mnt/dropbox

# 3. Mount Dropbox
rclone mount dropbox: /mnt/dropbox --daemon \
  --allow-other \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 1G

# 4. Create user-friendly link
ln -s /mnt/dropbox ~/Dropbox

# 5. Test access
ls -la ~/Dropbox/
echo "Test from Linux" > ~/Dropbox/test.txt

OneDrive on Linux

# Configure OneDrive
rclone config
# Select: Microsoft OneDrive
# Complete authentication

# Create mount point
sudo mkdir -p /mnt/onedrive
sudo chown $USER:$USER /mnt/onedrive

# Mount with optimized settings
rclone mount onedrive: /mnt/onedrive --daemon \
  --allow-other \
  --vfs-cache-mode writes \
  --vfs-write-back 30s

# Create convenient symlink
ln -s /mnt/onedrive ~/OneDrive

# Verify functionality
df -h | grep onedrive

Google Drive on Linux

# Configure Google Drive
rclone config
# Select: Google Drive
# Complete OAuth process

# Create mount directory
sudo mkdir -p /mnt/googledrive
sudo chown $USER:$USER /mnt/googledrive

# Mount with full caching for development
rclone mount gdrive: /mnt/googledrive --daemon \
  --allow-other \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-age 168h \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 2G

# Create user link
ln -s /mnt/googledrive ~/GoogleDrive

# Test mount
echo "Linux test file" > ~/GoogleDrive/linux-test.txt
cat ~/GoogleDrive/linux-test.txt

Linux Systemd Integration

Create systemd service for automatic mounting:

# Create systemd service file for Dropbox
sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/mount-dropbox.service > /dev/null << 'EOF'
[Unit]
Description=Mount Dropbox via rclone
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=YOUR_USERNAME
Group=YOUR_USERNAME
ExecStart=/usr/bin/rclone mount dropbox: /mnt/dropbox --allow-other --vfs-cache-mode full
ExecStop=/bin/fusermount -u /mnt/dropbox
Restart=always
RestartSec=10

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

# Replace YOUR_USERNAME with actual username
sudo sed -i "s/YOUR_USERNAME/$USER/g" /etc/systemd/system/mount-dropbox.service

# Enable and start service
sudo systemctl enable mount-dropbox.service
sudo systemctl start mount-dropbox.service

# Check status
sudo systemctl status mount-dropbox.service

Create master mounting script:

cat > ~/mount-all-cloud-storage.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

# Cloud Storage Mounting Script for Linux
set -e

# Configuration
MOUNT_BASE="/mnt"
USER_LINKS="$HOME"

# Colors for output
RED='\033[0;31m'
GREEN='\033[0;32m'
YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
NC='\033[0m' # No Color

# Function to check if rclone remote exists
check_remote() {
    rclone listremotes | grep -q "^$1:CODE_BLOCK_31quot;
}

# Function to mount cloud storage
mount_storage() {
    local remote=$1
    local mount_point="$MOUNT_BASE/$remote"
    local link_point="$USER_LINKS/${remote^}"
    
    echo -e "${YELLOW}Mounting $remote...${NC}"
    
    # Create mount directory
    sudo mkdir -p "$mount_point"
    sudo chown $USER:$USER "$mount_point"
    
    # Check if already mounted
    if mountpoint -q "$mount_point"; then
        echo -e "${GREEN}$remote already mounted${NC}"
        return 0
    fi
    
    # Mount with appropriate settings
    case $remote in
        "dropbox")
            rclone mount dropbox: "$mount_point" --daemon \
                --allow-other \
                --vfs-cache-mode full \
                --vfs-cache-max-size 1G
            ;;
        "onedrive")
            rclone mount onedrive: "$mount_point" --daemon \
                --allow-other \
                --vfs-cache-mode writes
            ;;
        "gdrive")
            rclone mount gdrive: "$mount_point" --daemon \
                --allow-other \
                --vfs-cache-mode full \
                --vfs-cache-max-size 2G
            ;;
    esac
    
    # Create user symlink
    if [ ! -L "$link_point" ]; then
        ln -s "$mount_point" "$link_point"
    fi
    
    echo -e "${GREEN}$remote mounted at $mount_point${NC}"
    echo -e "${GREEN}Accessible via $link_point${NC}"
}

# Main execution
echo -e "${GREEN}Starting cloud storage mounting...${NC}"

# Mount configured remotes
for remote in dropbox onedrive gdrive; do
    if check_remote "$remote"; then
        mount_storage "$remote"
    else
        echo -e "${YELLOW}$remote not configured in rclone, skipping...${NC}"
    fi
done

echo -e "${GREEN}Cloud storage mounting complete!${NC}"
echo -e "${GREEN}Available mounts:${NC}"
df -h | grep -E "(dropbox|onedrive|gdrive)" || echo "No cloud storage currently mounted"
EOF

chmod +x ~/mount-all-cloud-storage.sh

Using Claude Code with Your Shared Folder

It's Automatic - No Configuration Needed!

Once your cloud storage is installed and syncing, Claude Code works automatically with your shared folders. Here's how simple it is:

Step 1: Navigate to Your Shared Folder

Windows: Open File Explorer → go to your shared folder (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\Dropbox\SharedProject)
Mac: Open Finder → go to your shared folder (e.g., /Users/YourName/Dropbox/SharedProject)

Step 2: Launch Claude Code

Open terminal/command prompt in that folder
Type claude-code or open VS Code with Claude Code extension
Start working! Claude Code can read and write all files in the shared folder

Step 3: Verify It's Working

Create a test file: echo "Hello team!" > team-test.md
Ask your team members to check if they can see the file
If they can see it, you're all set for collaboration!

Project Structure Setup

Recommended shared project structure:

SharedProject/
├── .claude-project                 # Claude Code project marker
├── docs/                          # Documentation
│   ├── analysis/                  # Analysis documents
│   ├── case-studies/             # Business cases
│   └── guides/                   # Process guides
├── data/                         # Spreadsheets and raw data
├── recordings/                   # Meeting transcripts
├── private/                      # Team guidelines and policies
│   ├── guides/                   # Process instructions
│   └── prompts/                  # AI instruction templates
└── outputs/                      # Generated reports and analysis

Create project structure script:

# Create shared project structure
cat > setup-shared-project.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

PROJECT_NAME=${1:-"SharedProject"}
MOUNT_PATH=${2:-"~/CloudMounts/Dropbox"}

# Expand path
FULL_PATH="$MOUNT_PATH/$PROJECT_NAME"

echo "Creating shared project structure at: $FULL_PATH"

# Create directory structure
mkdir -p "$FULL_PATH"/{docs/{analysis,case-studies,guides},data,recordings,private/{guides,prompts},outputs}

# Create Claude Code project marker
touch "$FULL_PATH/.claude-project"

# Create README
cat > "$FULL_PATH/README.md" << 'README_EOF'
# Shared Claude Code Project

This project is shared via cloud storage mounting for real-time collaboration.

## Directory Structure
- `docs/` - Documentation and analysis
- `data/` - Spreadsheets and raw data files
- `recordings/` - Meeting transcripts and audio
- `private/` - Team guidelines and AI prompts
- `outputs/` - Generated reports and analysis

## Usage
1. Navigate to this directory in terminal
2. Launch Claude Code: `claude-code` or open in VS Code
3. All team members will see changes in real-time

## Guidelines
- Follow naming conventions in `private/guides/`
- Use structured prompts from `private/prompts/`
- Save analysis to appropriate `docs/` subdirectories
README_EOF

echo "Project structure created successfully!"
echo "Launch Claude Code with: cd '$FULL_PATH' && code ."
EOF

chmod +x setup-shared-project.sh

Collaboration Workflow

Team Onboarding Process

Step 1: Cloud Storage Setup

Choose Platform: Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive
Create Shared Folder: SharedProject or similar
Invite Team Members: Grant edit access to all collaborators
Verify Access: Ensure all team members can see shared folder

Step 2: Local Mounting Setup

# Each team member runs platform-specific mounting
# See platform sections above for detailed instructions

# macOS
~/mount-cloud-storage.sh

# Windows
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ~/Documents/mount-cloud-storage.ps1

# Linux
~/mount-all-cloud-storage.sh

Step 3: Claude Code Configuration

# Navigate to mounted shared directory
cd /path/to/mounted/SharedProject

# Verify Claude Code can access files
ls -la
echo "Team collaboration test" > collaboration-test.md

# Launch Claude Code
claude-code
# or
code .

Daily Workflow

Morning Sync Check:

# Verify mount is active and accessible
ls -la /path/to/mounted/SharedProject/

# Check for overnight changes
git status  # If using git for version control
# or simply check file timestamps
find . -name "*.md" -mtime -1

During Collaboration:

File Conflicts: Cloud storage handles most conflicts automatically
Communication: Use shared TEAM-NOTES.md for coordination
Work-in-Progress: Use .wip extensions for incomplete work

End of Day:

# Verify all work is synchronized
# Most cloud storage shows sync status in file manager

# Optional: Create daily backup
cp -r /path/to/shared/project ~/backups/project-$(date +%Y-%m-%d)

Best Practices

File Naming Conventions:

# Good examples
2025-08-01-analysis-vendor-comparison.md
2025-08-01-LS-RM-meeting-strategy-planning.txt
case-study-procurement-optimization.md

# Avoid
document1.md
analysis (conflicted copy).md
Untitled document.md

Collaboration Etiquette:

Announce Major Changes: Use team chat before restructuring
Use Descriptive Commits: If using git integration
Respect Work-in-Progress: Don't edit files with .wip extension
Regular Sync: Manually sync if using offline work

Simple Troubleshooting

Most Common Issues (Easy Fixes!)

"I can't see the shared folder"

Solution: Check that the cloud storage app is running (look for its icon in your system tray/menu bar)
Mac: Click the cloud storage icon in the menu bar and check sync status
Windows: Look in the system tray (bottom-right corner) for the cloud storage icon

"My team members can't see my files"

Solution: Make sure you've shared the folder with edit permissions
Double-check their email addresses when sharing
They might need to check their email for the sharing invitation

"Files aren't syncing"

Solution: Check your internet connection and cloud storage app status
Try pausing and resuming sync in the app settings
Restart the cloud storage application

"Claude Code says 'file not found'"

Solution: Make sure you're in the right folder when launching Claude Code
The folder path should match your cloud storage location (see "Where Your Files Live" section above)

"Sync is very slow"

Solution: Large files take time to sync initially
Check if you're uploading many files at once - cloud storage apps prioritize recent changes
Consider upgrading your internet connection for faster sync

Get Help from the Experts

If you're still having trouble, these official help centers have live chat and detailed guides:

Dropbox Support:

Microsoft OneDrive Support:

Google Drive Support:

Security Considerations

Access Control

Team Member Management:

Principle of Least Privilege: Only grant access to necessary folders
Regular Audits: Review team member access quarterly
Remove Departed Members: Immediately revoke access when team members leave

Folder-Level Security:

# Create access-controlled subfolders
# Sensitive documents in private cloud folder
# Read-only access for external consultants
# Full access for core team members

Data Protection

Sensitive Data Handling:

# Use encryption for highly sensitive files
gpg --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 sensitive-document.md

# Store encrypted files in cloud storage
# Keep encryption keys separate and secure

Backup Strategy:

# Automated daily backups to secondary location
#!/bin/bash
DATE=$(date +%Y-%m-%d)
rsync -av /path/to/mounted/project/ ~/local-backups/project-$DATE/

# Weekly encrypted backups to external storage
tar -czf - /path/to/mounted/project/ | gpg --symmetric > project-backup-$DATE.tar.gz.gpg

Monitoring and Auditing

Activity Monitoring:

Cloud Storage Logs: Review access logs in cloud provider admin panel
File Modification Tracking: Use git or similar for change history
Access Pattern Analysis: Monitor unusual access patterns

Compliance Considerations:

Data Residency: Verify cloud storage location meets requirements
Retention Policies: Implement automated cleanup of old files
Audit Trails: Maintain logs of who accessed what when

Advanced Configuration

Performance Optimization

High-Performance Mount Settings:

# Optimized for development workloads
rclone mount remote: /mount/point \
  --daemon \
  --allow-other \
  --vfs-cache-mode full \
  --vfs-cache-max-size 8G \
  --vfs-cache-max-age 168h \
  --vfs-read-chunk-size 128M \
  --vfs-read-chunk-size-limit 2G \
  --buffer-size 256M \
  --use-mmap \
  --transfers 16 \
  --checkers 32

Network Optimization:

# For slow/unstable connections
rclone mount remote: /mount/point \
  --daemon \
  --vfs-cache-mode minimal \
  --bwlimit 5M \
  --retries 10 \
  --retries-sleep 30s \
  --timeout 30s

Automation Scripts

Cross-Platform Mount Manager:

#!/bin/bash
# Universal cloud storage mount manager

OS_TYPE=$(uname -s)
CONFIG_FILE="$HOME/.cloud-mounts.conf"

# Default configuration
cat > "$CONFIG_FILE" << 'EOF'
# Cloud Storage Mount Configuration
DROPBOX_ENABLED=true
ONEDRIVE_ENABLED=true
GOOGLEDRIVE_ENABLED=false

# Mount points (adjust for your system)
if [[ "$OS_TYPE" == "Darwin" ]]; then
    # macOS
    MOUNT_BASE="$HOME/CloudMounts"
elif [[ "$OS_TYPE" == "Linux" ]]; then
    # Linux
    MOUNT_BASE="/mnt"
elif [[ "$OS_TYPE" == "CYGWIN"* ]] || [[ "$OS_TYPE" == "MINGW"* ]]; then
    # Windows
    MOUNT_BASE="C:\CloudMounts"
fi
EOF

echo "Configuration created at: $CONFIG_FILE"
echo "Edit configuration and run again to mount storage"

Monitoring Dashboard

Simple status checker:

#!/bin/bash
# Cloud storage mount status checker

echo "=== Cloud Storage Mount Status ==="
echo "Date: $(date)"
echo ""

# Check each mount point
for mount in dropbox onedrive googledrive; do
    mount_path="$HOME/CloudMounts/$mount"
    if mountpoint -q "$mount_path" 2>/dev/null; then
        echo "✅ $mount: Mounted at $mount_path"
        
        # Check write access
        test_file="$mount_path/.mount-test-$"
        if echo "test" > "$test_file" 2>/dev/null; then
            echo "   ✅ Write access: OK"
            rm "$test_file" 2>/dev/null
        else
            echo "   ❌ Write access: FAILED"
        fi
        
        # Check recent activity
        recent_files=$(find "$mount_path" -mtime -1 -type f | wc -l)
        echo "   📁 Files modified in last 24h: $recent_files"
    else
        echo "❌ $mount: Not mounted"
    fi
    echo ""
done

# Claude Code integration check
if command -v claude-code >/dev/null 2>&1; then
    echo "✅ Claude Code: Available"
else
    echo "❌ Claude Code: Not found in PATH"
fi

Quick Reference: Common File Locations

Where to Find Your Shared Folders:

Windows:

Dropbox: C:\Users\YourName\Dropbox\SharedProject
OneDrive: C:\Users\YourName\OneDrive\SharedProject
Google Drive: G:\My Drive\SharedProject

Mac:

Dropbox: /Users/YourName/Dropbox/SharedProject
OneDrive: /Users/YourName/OneDrive/SharedProject
Google Drive: /Users/YourName/My Drive/SharedProject

Starting Claude Code in Your Shared Folder:

Windows (Command Prompt):

cd "C:\Users\YourName\Dropbox\SharedProject"
claude-code

Mac (Terminal):

cd "/Users/YourName/Dropbox/SharedProject"
claude-code

Any Platform (VS Code):

Open VS Code
File → Open Folder
Navigate to your shared project folder
Start using Claude Code extension!

Success Checklist

Installation Verification

Cloud storage client installed and authenticated
Mount directories created with proper permissions
rclone configured (if using) with working authentication
Test files can be created and synced across team members

Claude Code Integration

Claude Code can read files from mounted storage
Claude Code can write files to mounted storage
File operations complete within reasonable time (< 5 seconds)
Multiple team members can work simultaneously without conflicts

Team Collaboration

All team members can access shared project
Changes appear on other team members' machines within 30 seconds
File conflicts are resolved automatically by cloud storage
Version history and change tracking work as expected

Security and Compliance

Access control properly configured for team members
Sensitive data encrypted or properly secured
Backup strategy implemented and tested
Audit trails and monitoring in place

📞 Support and Resources

Documentation References

rclone Documentation: https://rclone.org/docs/
Dropbox API: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation
Microsoft Graph (OneDrive): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/
Google Drive API: https://developers.google.com/drive/api

Troubleshooting Resources

rclone Forum: https://forum.rclone.org/
Stack Overflow: Search for "rclone mount" + your specific issue
Cloud Provider Support: Contact support for authentication issues

Configuration Examples

# Complete working examples directory
/docs/private/guides/development/examples/
├── macos-dropbox-mount.sh
├── windows-onedrive-mount.ps1
├── linux-googledrive-mount.sh
└── cross-platform-status-check.sh

That's It - You're Ready to Collaborate!

The bottom line: Setting up cloud storage for Claude Code collaboration is as simple as installing any desktop application. No complex mounting, no command lines, no technical expertise required.

What You've Accomplished:

Simple Setup: Just download, install, and sign in to your cloud storage app
Instant Collaboration: Your team can work together in real-time
Claude Code Ready: Works automatically with your synchronized folders
Cross-Platform: Same experience on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Your Next Steps:

Pick your cloud storage (Dropbox for simplicity, OneDrive for Office users, Google Drive for Gmail users)
Download from the links above
Install like any normal application
Create a shared folder and invite your team
Start using Claude Code in that folder!

Remember:

Your files sync automatically in the background
Team members see changes within seconds
Claude Code works with synchronized folders just like local folders
If you have problems, use the official help links - they have live chat support!

Welcome to effortless Claude Code collaboration!

Cloud storage collaboration: It's not rocket science - it's just installing an app and sharing a folder.