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Cloud Run MCP server
Open source MCP server and Gemini CLI extension from Google Cloud that lets agents deploy code and local folders to Cloud Run and inspect services and logs. It runs locally from @google-cloud/cloud-run-mcp (npm); the notes below cover how it authenticates.
Last verified 6 tools2 sources
Install
Generic
"mcpServers":{
"cloud-run": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@google-cloud/cloud-run-mcp"]
}
}Tools
deploy-file-contents- Deploys files to Cloud Run by providing their contents directly.
list-services- Lists Cloud Run services in a given project and region.
get-service- Gets details for a specific Cloud Run service.
get-service-log- Gets Logs and Error Messages for a specific Cloud Run service.
deploy-local-folder- Deploys a local folder to a Google Cloud Run service (local mode only).
list-projects- Lists available GCP projects (local mode only).
As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.
Notes and caveats
- Uses local gcloud credentials; can also be self-hosted on Cloud Run behind IAM.
- Docker install option documented.
- Distinct from the managed Cloud Run remote MCP server at run.googleapis.com/mcp.
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FAQ
What does the Cloud Run MCP server do?
Open source MCP server and Gemini CLI extension from Google Cloud that lets agents deploy code and local folders to Cloud Run and inspect services and logs. The vendor documents 6 tools, including deploy-file-contents, list-services, get-service and get-service-log.
How do I add the Cloud Run MCP server to an MCP client?
Google Cloud documents a Generic config; copy it from the Generic section of this page.
Does the Cloud Run MCP server need authentication?
It uses a scheme other than OAuth or an API key, such as the session of the app or instance it runs in; the notes on this page describe it. Transport: stdio, Streamable HTTP. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.
Sources
Last verified against 2 Google Cloud pages, then re-checked independently.
- github.comhttps://github.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/cloud-run-mcp
- raw.githubusercontent.comhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/GoogleCloudPlatform/cloud-run-mcp/main/README.md
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