BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe
Hosted BigQuery MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http bigquery-mcp-by-insightfulpipe 'https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/'{
"mcpServers": {
"bigquery-mcp-by-insightfulpipe": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/"
}
}
}Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
BigQuery MCP Server by Insightful Pipe
Connect BigQuery to AI assistants: datasets, schemas and SQL on Google Cloud.
Part of the Insightful Pipe MCP Server Collection — use BigQuery from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
MCP Server URL
https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/What is BigQuery MCP?
BigQuery MCP is a remote Model Context Protocol server hosted by InsightfulPipe. Query BigQuery datasets, list tables, inspect schemas, and run SQL on your connected Google Cloud projects. The roles you grant the service account in GCP decide whether the connection is read-only or read & write.
Installation
Claude
- Copy the MCP Server URL:
https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/ - Open Claude Connectors Settings
- Scroll to the bottom and click Add custom connector
- Paste the URL and click Add
- Click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. Claude then lists the connector as connected.
ChatGPT
Custom MCP servers are added through ChatGPT's Developer mode. Availability depends on your ChatGPT plan, and workspace admins may need to allow it.
- Turn on Developer mode in ChatGPT settings
- Create a new app for a remote MCP server and paste the URL:
https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/ - Sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked. The connection finishes as soon as you are signed in.
See OpenAI's guide: Developer mode and MCP apps in ChatGPT
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http bigquery https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/Cursor
Add the server to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (one project):
{
"mcpServers": {
"bigquery": {
"url": "https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/"
}
}
}When Cursor shows Needs authentication, click Connect and sign in to InsightfulPipe if asked.
Available Actions
5 actions: 4 read, 1 write.
Read Actions (4)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
get_table_metadata | Get full metadata for a table or view: schema, row count, size, partitioning, expiration |
get_table_schema | Get the schema (column names + types) for a table or view |
list_datasets | List all datasets in the connected Google Cloud project |
list_tables | List all tables and views in a dataset |
Write Actions (1)
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
run_query | Execute a Standard SQL query and return rows |
Control What Your AI Can Do
You decide what AI agents can do with each connected account:
- Turn individual actions on or off for every connected account, so agents only see the actions you allow.
- Connect as Read-only or Read & Write. A read-only connection can only enable read actions.
- Destructive actions stay off by default. Actions such as deletes are disabled until an admin enables them.
- Team access per account. Restricted team members only use the accounts they are granted, with the read actions enabled on them.
Usage Examples
"List the datasets in my project""Show the schema of the events table""Run a query for daily sessions over the last 30 days"Pricing
The BigQuery MCP server is included in every InsightfulPipe plan, together with all other MCP servers and the CLI. Plans start at $29.99/month, and you can try it for 7 days. See insightfulpipe.com/pricing for current plans.
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Resources
Support
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- Email: support@insightfulpipe.com
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License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe?
Hosted BigQuery MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor, with each action switched per account.
How do I install BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http bigquery-mcp-by-insightfulpipe 'https://bigquery.insightfulmcp.com/'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains BigQuery MCP by InsightfulPipe?
It is published by Insightful-Pipe. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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