Run Claude Code on Google Cloud: Use Your GCP Credits for AI Coding, Desktop Control, and More

Run Claude Code on Google Cloud: Use Your GCP Credits for AI Coding, Desktop Control, and More Claude Code runs natively on Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Same models, same capabilities (coding, agents, MCP servers, even desktop control) but billed entirely through your GCP account. If you're already on Google Cloud, you don't need a separate Anthropic subscription. Your existing credits, billing, and IAM setup just work. Here's exactly how to set it up. What You Get This isn't a watered-down version. Through Vertex AI, you get: All Claude models: Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5, and previous generations Full Claude Code features: file editing, code generation, terminal commands, MCP servers Desktop control: screenshots, mouse clicks, keyboard input, browser automation Your existing GCP billing: startup credits, free trial, enterprise spend, committed use discounts Anthropic Direct Vertex AI Billing Separate Anthropic account Your existing GCP billing Credits Pay as you go Use GCP/startup c