This document outlines the steps to set up the `mcp` project environment.
Most developer tooling work still happens through a UI a human drives. MCP Gemini Cli Base MCP server moves it into the conversation instead. This document outlines the steps to set up the mcp project environment.
The server publishes 2 tools. What each one is for:
Windows — ** %APPDATA%\gemini\settings.jsonFastMCP — ** https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp - The FastMCP library used for building MCP serversConfiguration is passed through the environment: OPENWEATHER_API_KEY. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.
fastmcp on PyPI is all you need. Most clients run it directly, so configuration is a few lines and a restart.
Plenty of developer tooling servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. MCP Gemini Cli Base's toolset — Windows, FastMCP — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by MarkAndersonIX; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.
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| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| Windows | ** %APPDATA%\gemini\settings.json |
| FastMCP | ** [https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp](https://github.com/jlowin/fastmcp) - The FastMCP library used for building MCP servers. |
{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini-cli-base": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["fastmcp"],
"env": {
"OPENWEATHER_API_KEY": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| OPENWEATHER_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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