# Faster Gemini runs with direct GCS and URL file inputs

> Gemini now accepts gs:// URIs and HTTPS URLs (including presigned URLs) directly, eliminating the need to download files before processing.

- Published: 2026-01-19
- Author: Agno Team
- Category: Changelog
- Canonical: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/faster-gemini-runs-with-direct-gcs-and-url-file-inputs
- Markdown: https://agno-com-nine.vercel.app/articles/faster-gemini-runs-with-direct-gcs-and-url-file-inputs.md

Gemini now accepts gs:// URIs and HTTPS URLs (including presigned URLs) directly, eliminating the need to download files before processing. This reduces operational overhead and speeds up multimodal workflows, especially for large assets.

Details:

- Pass GCS and external HTTPS sources without intermediate storage
- Reduces data handling, infra footprint, and latency
- Opt-in; no changes required to existing flows

Who this is for: Teams on GCP and security-conscious organizations that prefer presigned URLs and minimal data movement.