Google Cloud Launches Remote MCP Server for gcloud and BigQuery CLI Access
Google Cloud introduced, in public preview, a remote MCP server that exposes the gcloud and bq command-line tools to AI agents via two tools: run_gcloud_command and run_bq_command. The server runs in an isolated, network-restricted sandbox on Google Cloud infrastructure, removing the need for agents to install or maintain local CLI binaries. It uses Agent Identity, OAuth 2.0, and IAM for authentication, integrates with Model Armor to screen for prompt injection, and supports Cloud Audit Logging for full visibility into tool calls.