How do I install the gemini mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

The recorded environment keys are `GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT`, `GEMINI_API_KEY`, `GOOGLE_API_KEY`, `GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_VERTEXAI`. Keep credentials outside committed files and confirm the configuration required by your installed version.

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Gemini MCP Server

Gemini CLI

Local serverstdio

What is the Gemini MCP Server?

Gemini CLI

The short version

Gemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal. It provides lightweight access to Gemini, giving you the most direct path from your prompt to our model.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
GEMINI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GOOGLE_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
GOOGLE_GENAI_USE_VERTEXAI	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Gemini to Usage.”
“Use Gemini to Preview.”
“Use Gemini to Stable.”

Frequently asked questions

Gemini CLI Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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