The run_bq_command tool exposes the bq command-line tool within the Cloud CLI remote MCP server

PreviewAug 20, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The run_bq_command tool exposes the bq command-line tool within the Cloud CLI remote MCP server. AI agents can now execute advanced BigQuery operations, such as job scheduling, job management, and reservation management, through a managed MCP endpoint. For more information, see Use the Cloud CLI remote MCP server . This feature is in Preview .

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