MCP With Gemini Tutorial MCP Server

Building MCP Servers with Google Gemini

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the MCP With Gemini Tutorial MCP Server?

Building MCP Servers with Google Gemini

What the server does

This repository contains the complete code for the tutorial on building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with Google's Gemini 2.0 model, as described in this blog post.

MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to seamlessly access external tools and resources. It creates a standardized way for AI models to interact with tools, access the internet, run code, and more, without needing custom integrations for each tool or model.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Bun (for fast TypeScript execution) - Brave Search API key - Google API key for Gemini access

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Configuration

  • Bun (for fast TypeScript execution) - Brave Search API key - Google API key for Gemini access
VariableDescriptionRequired
BRAVE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
GOOGLE_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP With Gemini Tutorial to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use MCP With Gemini Tutorial to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI models to seamlessly access external tools and resources. It provides interoperability, modularity, and a standardized interface for tool integration.