Gemini MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that enables Claude Desktop to interact with Google's Gemini AI models.
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
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No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
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No resources | |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
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No tools | |
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI_API_KEY | Yes | Your Gemini API key used to authenticate with Google's Gemini AI models. |
Gemini MCP Server
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that enables Claude Desktop to interact with Google's Gemini AI models.
Features
- Full MCP protocol support
- Real-time response streaming
- Secure API key handling
- Configurable model parameters
- TypeScript implementation
Quick Start
- Get Gemini API Key
- Visit Google AI Studio
- Create a new API key
- Configure Claude Desktop
- Locate your config file:CopyMac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Add Gemini configuration:Copy{ "mcpServers": { "gemini": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "github:aliargun/mcp-server-gemini"], "env": { "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } }
- Locate your config file:
- Restart Claude Desktop
Documentation
- Claude Desktop Setup Guide - Detailed setup instructions
- Examples and Usage - Usage examples and advanced configuration
- Implementation Notes - Technical implementation details
- Development Guide - Guide for developers
- Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions
Local Development
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please see our Contributing Guide.
Common Issues
- Connection Issues
- Check if port 3005 is available
- Verify internet connection
- See Troubleshooting Guide
- API Key Problems
- Verify API key is correct
- Check permissions
- See Setup Guide
Security
- API keys are handled via environment variables only
- No sensitive data is logged or stored
- Regular security updates
License
MIT
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