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BigQuery Data Transfer Service and Data Agent Kit extension now in Preview

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BigQuery's Data Transfer Service now supports transferring metadata from PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server to Knowledge Catalog, enhancing data discovery. Additionally, a new Data Agent Kit extension for IDEs allows direct interaction with BigQuery resources, including browsing datasets and running queries. Both features are currently in preview, offering early access to these capabilities for users.

Features (2)
  • BigQuery

    You can use the BigQuery Data Transfer Service to transfer metadata from the following data sources into Knowledge Catalog: PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server This feature is in Preview .

  • BigQuery

    The Data Agent Kit extension is an extension for agent coding tools, such as VS Code, Antigravity, and Cursor, that lets you interact with BigQuery resources directly in your agent environment. You can use this extension to browse datasets, manage pipelines, run queries, and prompt your agent to perform other BigQuery tasks directly in your preferred IDE. This feature is in Preview .

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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#July_09_2026