Which integrations are available for this server?

Generates and edits images using Google Gemini image models, with support for multiple models, aspect ratios, and reference images.

How do I use Nano Banana MCP?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Nano Banana MCP generate an image of a banana in a tuxedo" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Nano Banana MCP

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Nano Banana MCP

MCP server for AI image generation and editing using Google Gemini image models.

Models

Product	Model ID	Default
Nano Banana 2	`gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview`	Yes
Nano Banana	`gemini-2.5-flash-image`	No
Nano Banana Pro	`gemini-3-pro-image-preview`	No

Related MCP server: Gemini Gen MCP

Setup

npx nano-banana-mcp setup

This interactive wizard lets you choose:

Google OAuth (default) -- opens browser for one-click authorization
API Key -- paste your key from Google AI Studio

MCP Client Configuration

Claude Code

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nano-banana": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["nano-banana-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nano-banana": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["nano-banana-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Tools

`generate_image`

Create an image from a text prompt.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`prompt`	string	Yes	Text description of the image to generate
`model`	string	No	Model ID (defaults to `gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview`)
`aspectRatio`	string	No	One of `1:1`, `16:9`, `9:16`, `4:3`, `3:4` (default: `1:1`)

`edit_image`

Edit an existing image using a text prompt.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`prompt`	string	Yes	Instructions for how to edit the image
`imagePath`	string	Yes	Path to the source image
`referenceImages`	string[]	No	Paths to reference images for style/context
`model`	string	No	Model ID

`continue_editing`

Refine the last generated or edited image.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`prompt`	string	Yes	Refinement instructions
`model`	string	No	Model ID

`configure_auth`

Set a Gemini API key at runtime.

`get_status`

Check auth state, current model, and output directory.

`get_last_image`

Get metadata about the most recently generated/edited image.

`list_models`

List available models with current default.

Environment Variables

Variable	Description
`NANO_BANANA_CLIENT_ID`	Override embedded OAuth client ID
`NANO_BANANA_CLIENT_SECRET`	Override embedded OAuth client secret
`GEMINI_API_KEY`	Gemini API key (skips stored credentials)
`NANO_BANANA_OUTPUT_DIR`	Custom image output directory
`NANO_BANANA_CONFIG_DIR`	Custom config directory

Development

npm install
npm run build
npm test
npm run test:coverage

License

MIT

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