diff --git a/BIGQUERY.md b/BIGQUERY.md
index 6ee5c2f..b3611ed 100644
--- a/BIGQUERY.md
+++ b/BIGQUERY.md
@@ -4,24 +4,22 @@
To install this extension, the Gemini CLI version must be v0.6.0 or above. The version can be found by running: `gemini --version`.
-## BigQuery MCP Server (Data Plane: Connecting and Querying)
+## BigQuery Skills (Data Plane: Connecting and Querying)
-This section covers connecting to a BigQuery instance.
+This section covers connecting to BigQuery.
-1. **Verify Environment Variables**: Before attempting to connect, confirm with the user that the following environment variables are set in the extension configuration or their shell environment.
+1. **Extension Configuration**: This extension requires several settings (e.g., Project ID, Location). These values are gathered via prompts when you first install or link the extension:
- * `BIGQUERY_PROJECT`: The GCP project ID.
+ * `BIGQUERY_PROJECT`: The GCP project ID.
+ * `BIGQUERY_LOCATION`: (Optional) Location of the BigQuery resources.
-2. **Handle Missing Variables**: If a command fails with an error message containing a placeholder like `${BIGQUERY_PROJECT}`, it signifies a missing environment variable. Inform the user which variable is missing and instruct them to set it.
+ If you need to update any of these values later, use the `gemini extensions config bigquery-data-analytics` command.
-3. **Handle Permission Errors**:
- * For operations that execute queries and view metadata, the user needs the
- **BigQuery User** (`roles/bigquery.user`) and **BigQuery Metadata Viewer** (`roles/bigquery.metadataViewer`) role.
- * For operations that create, or modify datasets and tables, the user neds
- the **BigQuery Data Editor** (`roles/bigquery.dataEditor`) role.
- * If an operation fails due to permissions, identify the type of operation
- and recommend the appropriate role. you can provide these links for
- assistance:
- * Granting Roles: https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/grant-role-console
- * BigQuery Permissions:
- https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/roles-permissions/bigquery
+2. **Handle Missing Variables**: If a command fails with an error message containing a placeholder like `${BIGQUERY_PROJECT}`, it signifies a missing environment variable. Inform the user which variable is missing and instruct them to set it.
+
+3. **Handle Permission Errors**:
+ * For operations that execute queries and view metadata, the user needs the **BigQuery User** (`roles/bigquery.user`) and **BigQuery Metadata Viewer** (`roles/bigquery.metadataViewer`) role.
+ * For operations that create, or modify datasets and tables, the user needs the **BigQuery Data Editor** (`roles/bigquery.dataEditor`) role.
+ * If an operation fails due to permissions, identify the type of operation and recommend the appropriate role. You can provide these links for assistance:
+ * Granting Roles: https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/grant-role-console
+ * BigQuery Permissions: https://cloud.google.com/iam/docs/roles-permissions/bigquery
diff --git a/DEVELOPER.md b/DEVELOPER.md
index c49d94c..c3f69d6 100644
--- a/DEVELOPER.md
+++ b/DEVELOPER.md
@@ -10,13 +10,13 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
1. **Gemini CLI:** Install the Gemini CLI version v0.6.0 or above. Installation
instructions can be found on the official Gemini CLI documentation. You can
verify your version by running `gemini --version`.
-2. **BigQuery Access** For testing data plane tools, you will need access to an active BigQuery dataset.
+2. **BigQuery Access** For testing data plane skills, you will need access to an active BigQuery dataset.
## Developing the Extension
### Running from Local Source
-The core logic for this extension is handled by a pre-built `toolbox` binary. The development process involves installing the extension locally into the Gemini CLI to test changes.
+The development process involves installing the extension locally into the Gemini CLI to test changes.
1. **Clone the Repository:**
@@ -25,29 +25,16 @@ The core logic for this extension is handled by a pre-built `toolbox` binary. Th
cd bigquery-data-analytics
```
-2. **Download the Toolbox Binary:** The required version of the `toolbox` binary
- is specified in `toolbox_version.txt`. Download it for your platform.
-
- ```bash
- # Read the required version
- VERSION=$(cat toolbox_version.txt)
-
- # Example for macOS/amd64
- curl -L -o toolbox https://storage.googleapis.com/mcp-toolbox-for-databases/geminicli/v$VERSION/darwin/amd64/toolbox
- chmod +x toolbox
- ```
- Adjust the URL for your operating system (`linux/amd64`, `darwin/arm64`, `windows/amd64`).
-
-3. **Link the Extension Locally:** Use the Gemini CLI to install the
+2. **Install the Extension Locally:** Use the Gemini CLI to install the
extension from your local directory.
```bash
- gemini extensions link .
+ gemini extensions install .
```
- The CLI will prompt you to confirm the linking. Accept it to proceed.
+ The CLI will prompt you to confirm the installation. Accept it to proceed.
-4. **Testing Changes:** After linking, start the Gemini CLI (`gemini`).
- You can now interact with the `bigquery-data-analytics` tools to manually test your changes
+3. **Testing Changes:** After installing, start the Gemini CLI (`gemini`).
+ You can now interact with the `bigquery-data-analytics` skills to manually test your changes
against your connected database.
## Testing
@@ -59,7 +46,7 @@ for every pull request. This workflow primarily verifies that the extension can
be successfully installed by the Gemini CLI.
Currently, there are no automated unit or integration test suites
-within this repository. All functional testing must be performed manually. All tools
+within this repository. All functional testing must be performed manually. All skills
are currently tested in the [MCP Toolbox GitHub](https://github.com/googleapis/mcp-toolbox).
### Other GitHub Checks
@@ -75,14 +62,8 @@ are currently tested in the [MCP Toolbox GitHub](https://github.com/googleapis/m
## Building the Extension
-The "build" process for this extension involves packaging the extension's
-metadata files (`gemini-extension.json`, `bigquery-data-analytics.md`, `LICENSE`) along with the
-pre-built `toolbox` binary into platform-specific archives (`.tar.gz` or `.zip`).
-
-This process is handled automatically by the
-[`package-and-upload-assets.yml`](.github/workflows/package-and-upload-assets.yml)
-GitHub Actions workflow when a new release is created. Manual building is not
-required.
+The building process for this extension is handled automatically by the
+automated workflows when a new release is created. Manual building is not required.
## Maintainer Information
@@ -135,7 +116,3 @@ The process is handled by the [`mirror-changelog.yml`](.github/workflows/mirror-
2. **Merge Release PR:** A maintainer approves and merges the Release PR. This
action triggers `release-please` to create a new GitHub tag and a
corresponding GitHub Release.
-3. **Package and Upload:** The new release triggers the
- `package-and-upload-assets.yml` workflow. This workflow builds the
- platform-specific extension archives and uploads them as assets to the
- GitHub Release.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index caa7b24..1af84ab 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
-# Gemini CLI Extension - BigQuery Data Analytics
+# BigQuery Data Analytics Skills
> [!NOTE]
-> This extension is currently in beta (pre-v1.0), and may see breaking changes until the first stable release (v1.0).
+> Currently in beta (pre-v1.0), and may see breaking changes until the first stable release (v1.0).
Developers can effortlessly connect, interact, and generate data insights with [BigQuery](https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/docs) datasets and data using natural language commands.
-Learn more about [Gemini CLI Extensions](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/blob/main/docs/extensions/index.md).
> [!IMPORTANT]
> **We Want Your Feedback!**
> Please share your thoughts with us by filling out our feedback [form][form].
@@ -13,72 +12,211 @@ Learn more about [Gemini CLI Extensions](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini
[form]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEGmLR46iipyNTgwTmIDJqzkAwDPXxbocpXpUbHXydiN1RTw/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.157487=bigquery-data-analytics
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Why Use the BigQuery Data Analytics Extension?](#why-use-the-bigquery-data-analytics-extension)
+- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+ - [Gemini CLI](#gemini-cli)
+ - [Claude Code](#claude-code)
+ - [Codex](#codex)
+ - [Antigravity](#antigravity)
+- [Usage Examples](#usage-examples)
+- [Supported Skills](#supported-skills)
+- [Additional Extensions](#additional-extensions)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+
+
## Why Use the BigQuery Data Analytics Extension?
* **Natural Language to data analytics :** Find required BigQuery tables and ask analytical questions in natural language.
* **Seamless Workflow:** Stay in your CLI. No need to constantly switch contexts to the GCP console for generating analytical insights.
-* **Run advanced analytics :** Generate forecasts, run a contributions analysis using built-in advanced tools.
+* **Run advanced analytics :** Generate forecasts, run a contributions analysis using built-in advanced skills.
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
-* [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) installed with version **+v0.6.0**.
-* Setup Gemini CLI [Authentication](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file#-authentication-options).
-* A Google Cloud project with the **BigQuery API** enabled.
-* Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment.
-* IAM Permissions:
- * BigQuery User (`roles/bigquery.user`)
+- One of these AI agents installed
+ - [Gemini CLI](https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli) version **v0.6.0** or higher
+ - [Claude Code](https://claude.com/product/claude-code) version **v2.1.94** or higher
+ - [Codex](https://developers.openai.com/codex) **v0.117.0** or higher
+ - [Antigravity](https://antigravity.google) **v1.14.2** or higher
+- A Google Cloud project with the **BigQuery API** enabled.
+- Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment.
+- IAM Permissions:
+ - BigQuery User (`roles/bigquery.user`)
## Getting Started
-### Installation
+### Configuration
+
+Please keep these env vars handy during the installation process:
+
+* `BIGQUERY_PROJECT`: The GCP project ID.
+* `BIGQUERY_LOCATION`: (Optional) The dataset location.
+
-To install the extension, use the command:
+> [!NOTE]
+>
+> - Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment.
+
+### Installation & Usage
+
+To start interacting with your database, install the skills for your preferred AI agent, then launch the agent and use natural language to ask questions or perform tasks.
+
+For the latest version, check the [releases page][releases].
+
+[releases]: https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics/releases
+
+
+
+
+Gemini CLI
+
+**1. Install the extension:**
```bash
gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics
```
-### Configuration
+During the installation, enter your environment vars as described in the [configuration section](#configuration).
-You will be prompted to configure the following settings during installation. These settings are saved in an `.env` file within the extension's directory.
+**2. (Optional) Manage Configuration:**
+To view or update your configuration in Gemini CLI:
-* `BIGQUERY_PROJECT`: The GCP project ID.
-* `BIGQUERY_LOCATION`: (Optional) The dataset location.
+- Terminal: `gemini extensions config bigquery-data-analytics [setting name] [--scope ]`
+- Gemini CLI: `/extensions list`
+
+**3. Start the agent:**
+
+```bash
+gemini
+```
+
+_(Tip: Run `/extensions list` to verify your configuration and active extensions.)_
+
+> [!WARNING]
+> **Changing Instance & Database Connections**
+> Currently, the database connection must be configured before starting the agent and can not be changed during a session.
+> To save and resume conversation history in Gemini CLI use command: `/chat save ` and `/chat resume `.
-To view or update your configuration:
+
-**List Settings:**
-* Terminal: `gemini extensions list`
-* Gemini CLI: `/extensions list`
+
+Claude Code
-**Update Settings:**
-* Terminal: `gemini extensions config bigquery-data-analytics [setting name] [--scope ]`
- * `setting name`: (Optional) The single setting to configure.
- * `scope`: (Optional) The scope of the setting in (`user` or `workspace`). Defaults to `user`.
-* Currently, you must restart the Gemini CLI for changes to take effect. We recommend using `gemini --resume` to resume your session.
+**1. Set env vars:**
+In your terminal, set your environment vars as described in the [configuration section](#configuration).
-Alternatively, you can manually set these environment variables before starting the Gemini CLI:
+**2. Start the agent:**
```bash
-export BIGQUERY_PROJECT=""
-export BIGQUERY_LOCATION="" # Optional
+claude
```
-> [!NOTE]
-> * Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment.
-> * See [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) for debugging your configuration.
+**3. Add the marketplace:**
-### Start Gemini CLI
+```bash
+/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics.git#0.1.7
+```
-To start the Gemini CLI, use the following command:
+**4. Install the plugin:**
```bash
-gemini
+/plugin install bigquery-data-analytics@bigquery-data-analytics-marketplace
```
+_(Tip: Run `/plugin list` inside Claude Code to verify the plugin is active, or `/reload-plugins` if you just installed it.)_
+
+
+
+
+Codex
+
+**1. Clone the Repo:**
+
+```bash
+git clone --branch 0.1.7 git@github.com:gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics.git
+```
+
+**2. Install the plugin:**
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p ~/.codex/plugins
+cp -R /absolute/path/to/bigquery-data-analytics ~/.codex/plugins/bigquery-data-analytics
+```
+
+**3. Set env vars:**
+Enter your environment vars as described in the [configuration section](#configuration).
+
+**4. Create or update marketplace.json:**
+`~/.agents/plugins/marketplace.json`
+
+```json
+{
+ "name": "my-data-cloud-google-marketplace",
+ "interface": {
+ "displayName": "Google Data Cloud Skills"
+ },
+ "plugins": [
+ {
+ "name": "bigquery-data-analytics",
+ "source": {
+ "source": "local",
+ "path": "./plugins/bigquery-data-analytics"
+ },
+ "policy": {
+ "installation": "AVAILABLE",
+ "authentication": "ON_INSTALL"
+ },
+ "category": "Database"
+ }
+ ]
+}
+```
+
+_(Tip: Run `codex plugin list` or use the `/plugins` interactive menu to verify your installed plugins.)_
+
+
+
+
+Antigravity
+
+**1. Clone the Repo:**
+
+```bash
+git clone --branch 0.1.7 https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/bigquery-data-analytics.git
+```
+
+**2. Install the skills:**
+
+Choose a location for the skills:
+- **Global (all workspaces):** `~/.gemini/antigravity/skills/`
+- **Workspace-specific:** `/.agents/skills/`
+
+Copy the skill folders from the cloned repository's `skills/` directory to your chosen location:
+
+```bash
+cp -R bigquery-data-analytics/skills/* ~/.gemini/antigravity/skills/
+```
+
+**3. Set env vars:**
+Set your environment vars as described in the [configuration section](#configuration).
+
+_(Tip: Antigravity automatically discovers skills in these directories at the start of a session.)_
+
+
+
+
+
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> * Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment.
+> * See [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) for debugging your configuration.
+
+
## Usage Examples
Interact with BigQuery using natural language right from your IDE:
@@ -93,18 +231,12 @@ Interact with BigQuery using natural language right from your IDE:
* "Using bigquery-public-data.pypi.file\_downloads show me the top 10 downloaded pypi packages this month."
* “Using bigquery-public-data.pypi.file\_downloads can you forecast downloads for the last four months of 2025 for package urllib3?”
-## Supported Tools
+## Supported Skills
-This extension provides a comprehensive set of tools:
+This extension provides a comprehensive set of skills:
-* `execute_sql`: Executes a SQL query.
-* `forecast`: Forecast time series data.
-* `get_dataset_info`: Get dataset metadata.
-* `get_table_info`: Get table metadata.
-* `list_dataset_ids`: Lists dataset ids in the database.
-* `list_table_ids`: Lists table ids in the database.
-* `analyze_contribution`: Perform contribution analysis, also called key driver analysis.
-* `search_catalog`: Search for tables based on the provided query.
+* `bigquery-data`: Use these skills when you need to handle large-scale data exploration and dataset management. Use when users need to find data assets or run SQL at scale. Provides metadata discovery and query execution across the data warehouse.
+* `bigquery-analytics`: Use these skills when you need to handle advanced data intelligence and predictive tasks. Use when a user asks "why" data changed or needs future projections. Provides automated insight generation and time-series forecasting.
## Additional Extensions
@@ -118,7 +250,7 @@ Use `gemini --debug` to enable debugging.
Common issues:
-* "failed to find default credentials: google: could not find default credentials.": Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/gcloud) are available in your environment. See [Set up Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/external/set-up-adc) for more information.
-* "✖ Error during discovery for server: MCP error -32000: Connection closed": The database connection has not been established. Ensure your configuration is set via environment variables.
-* "✖ MCP ERROR: Error: spawn /Users/USER/.gemini/extensions/bigquery-data-analytics/toolbox ENOENT": The Toolbox binary did not download correctly. Ensure you are using Gemini CLI v0.6.0+.
-* "cannot execute binary file": The Toolbox binary did not download correctly. Ensure the correct binary for your OS/Architecture has been downloaded. See [Installing the server](https://mcp-toolbox.dev/documentation/introduction/#install-toolbox) for more information.
+* **"failed to find default credentials: google: could not find default credentials."**: Ensure [Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/external/set-up-adc) are available in your environment. See [Set up Application Default Credentials](https://cloud.google.com/docs/authentication/external/set-up-adc) for more information.
+* **"✖ Error during discovery for server: MCP error -32000: Connection closed"**: The database connection has not been established. Ensure your configuration is set via environment variables.
+* **"✖ MCP ERROR: Error: spawn /Users/USER/.gemini/extensions/bigquery-data-analytics/toolbox ENOENT"**: The Toolbox binary did not download correctly. Ensure you are using Gemini CLI v0.6.0+.
+* **"cannot execute binary file"**: The Toolbox binary did not download correctly. Ensure the correct binary for your OS/Architecture has been downloaded. See [Installing the server](https://mcp-toolbox.dev/documentation/introduction/#install-toolbox) for more information.