MCP server to deploy code to Google Cloud Run

What is Cloud Run MCP server and Gemini CLI extension?

Enable MCP-compatible AI agents to deploy apps to Cloud Run. It integrates with Google Cloud Run and can be used with Gemini CLI, AI-powered IDEs, assistant apps, and agent SDKs like Google Gen AI SDK and Agent Development Kit.

How to use Cloud Run MCP server and Gemini CLI extension?

Install via npx: npx -y @google-cloud/cloud-run-mcp. Configure in your MCP client’s config file as a local server (using Node.js or Docker) or as a remote server deployed on Cloud Run with IAM authentication. Can also be installed as a Gemini CLI extension using gemini extensions install. Set environment variables for default project, region, and service name.

Key features of Cloud Run MCP server and Gemini CLI extension

• Tools: deploy-file-contents, list-services, get-service, get-service-log
• Prompts: deploy and logs using current directory or default service name
• Deploy local folders and manage GCP projects (local only)
• Supports both local and remote (Cloud Run-hosted) execution
• OAuth authentication for Gemini CLI
• Configurable via environment variables for defaults and security

Use cases of Cloud Run MCP server and Gemini CLI extension

• Deploy code from an AI chat window to Cloud Run in one step
• List and inspect existing Cloud Run services via natural language
• Retrieve service logs for debugging from an AI-powered IDE
• Create new GCP projects and deploy apps from agent SDKs
• Integrate with multi‑agent workflows using MCP‑compatible tools

FAQ from Cloud Run MCP server and Gemini CLI extension

What tools are provided?

deploy-file-contents, list-services, get-service, get-service-log. Local tools include deploy-local-folder, list-projects, and create-project.

How do I authenticate?

For local use: gcloud auth login and gcloud auth application-default login. For remote server: IAM authentication via Cloud Run proxy. For Gemini CLI: OAuth supported.

Can I run the server remotely?

Yes. Deploy the MCP server itself to Cloud Run (unauthenticated by default, secure via IAM) and connect using gcloud run services proxy on a local port.

What environment variables can I set?

`GOOGLE_CLOUD