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Connect BigQuery to Cowork
Query datasets, explore tables, and run analytics on Google BigQuery from Cowork.
What Cowork can do with BigQuery
- Run SQL queries across BigQuery datasets
- Explore project schemas and table structures
- Export query results and build visualizations
- Monitor job history and costs
How to connect
- Open Claude Settings → Connectors
- Find BigQuery in the directory
- Authorize via Google OAuth and select your BigQuery project
- Start using BigQuery commands in any Cowork conversation
Default permissions
- Read access to authorized datasets
- Write access for running queries requires approval
- No access to IAM or billing settings
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about connecting BigQuery to Claude Cowork.
- What can Claude Cowork do with BigQuery?
- Once connected, Claude can query datasets, explore tables, and run analytics on Google BigQuery from Cowork, then turn the results into summaries, reports, and finished work.
- Is the BigQuery connector free in Claude Cowork?
- The connector is included with Cowork, which comes with Claude's paid plans (Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise). You connect your own BigQuery account, and standard BigQuery pricing still applies.
- What permissions does Claude need for BigQuery?
- You authorize access through BigQuery's standard connection flow and choose what Claude can read and write. You can revoke access at any time from your BigQuery settings.
- How do I connect BigQuery to Claude Cowork?
- Open Claude Settings, go to Connectors, find BigQuery, authorize the connection, and start using BigQuery in any Cowork conversation.
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