MCP Gemini Grounded Search MCP Server

MCP Gemini Grounded Search is a Go-based MCP server that provides grounded search functionality using Google's Gemini API. MCP clients such as Claude

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What is the MCP Gemini Grounded Search MCP Server?

MCP Gemini Grounded Search is a Go-based MCP server that provides grounded search functionality using Google's Gemini API. MCP clients such as Claude Desktop and

What it actually does

  • MCP Compliance — JSON-RPC based interface for tool execution per the MCP specification
  • Grounded Search — Gemini API generates answers with source attributions
  • Two Transport Modes — stdio (for Claude Desktop / Claude Code) and Streamable HTTP
  • Flexible Configuration — config file, environment variables, or command-line flags

Configuration

  • Docker (recommended) For local development: - Go 1.24 or later - Gemini API key

Recorded tools

  • search — Performs a web search using the Gemini API and returns a grounded answer with sources.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Gemini Grounded Search MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-search": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY=your-api-key",
        "cnosuke/mcp-gemini-grounded-search:latest",
        "server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

  • Docker (recommended) For local development: - Go 1.24 or later - Gemini API key

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Gemini Grounded Search to search.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Gemini Grounded Search is a Go-based MCP server that provides grounded search functionality using Google's Gemini API. MCP clients such as Claude Desktop and Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.