Gemini Managed Agents Update: Background Tasks and Remote MCP
DynamicWebPaige · x · 2026-07-08
Google has introduced two updates for Managed Agents in the Gemini API: first, background tasks, which allow launching long-running tasks that take minutes without needing to maintain a continuous client connection; second, remote MCP integration, enabling agents to communicate with external tools and simplifying timeout management for long-running agents.
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