IndustryThe Decoder·July 8, 2026

Google Deepmind adds background execution and MCP support to Gemini API managed agents

Google Deepmind is adding four new features to Managed Agents in the Gemini API. Agents can now run asynchronously in the background, connect directly to remote MCP servers, use custom functions alongside sandbox tools, and refresh credentials without losing state. The article Google Deepmind adds background execution and MCP support to Gemini API managed agents appeared first on The Decoder.

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