gemini-mcp
Gemini
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Gemini MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides Google Gemini AI
capabilities as tools. Built with Deno and TypeScript.
Features
- ask_gemini: Unified AI assistant powered by Gemini 3 Pro with built-in
Google Search and URL analysis capabilities
Prerequisites
- Deno (v1.40+)
- Google Gemini API key (Get one here)
Installation
Option 1: Use JSR Package (Recommended)
The easiest way is to use the published JSR package directly in your Claude
Desktop configuration:
# No installation needed! Use jsr:@cong/gemini-mcp directly in your Claude configOption 2: From Source
1. Clone this repository:
git clone
cd gemini-mcp2. Set your environment variables:
export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
export GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-3-pro-previewUsage
Start the Server
# Set your environment variables first
export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
export GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-3-pro-preview
# Development mode (with watch)
deno task dev
# Production mode
deno task startTesting with MCP Inspector
To test the server with the MCP Inspector, make sure your environment variables
are set:
# Set environment variables in your shell
export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
export GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-3-pro-preview
# Install MCP Inspector if you haven't already
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
# Run the inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector src/server.tsImportant: The environment variables must be set in the same shell where you
run the MCP Inspector.
Run Tests
# Run all tests
deno task test
# Run tests with watch mode
deno task test:watchCode Quality
# Format code
deno fmt
# Lint code
deno lintMCP Tool
ask_gemini
The unified AI assistant powered by Gemini 3 Pro with built-in Google Search and
URL analysis capabilities.
Parameters:
- `prompt` (required): Your question or request. Include URLs directly in the
text for analysis.
Example:
{
"name": "ask_gemini",
"arguments": {
"prompt": "What are the latest developments in quantum computing? Please analyze this paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.01234"
}
}Capabilities:
- ๐ Automatically searches the web for current information
- ๐ Analyzes URLs mentioned in your prompt text
- ๐ง Uses Gemini 3 Pro with thinking capabilities, urlContext and googleSearch
tools
- ๐ Provides comprehensive, well-sourced answers with enhanced reasoning
Dependencies
MCP TypeScript SDK
- @google/generative-ai - Google
Gemini API client
- zod - Runtime type validation
- @std/assert - Deno standard library assertions
Development
This project uses Deno with TypeScript. Key development commands:
- `deno task dev` - Start development server with watch mode
- `deno task test` - Run test suite
- `deno cache src/server.ts` - Cache dependencies
- `deno fmt` - Format code
- `deno lint` - Lint code
Troubleshooting
Environment Variable Issues
If you get environment variable errors:
1. Verify your environment variables are set:
echo $GEMINI_API_KEY
echo $GEMINI_MODEL2. For MCP Inspector testing, ensure both variables are set in the same
terminal:
export GEMINI_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
export GEMINI_MODEL=gemini-3-pro-preview
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector src/server.ts3. Check the server logs: When the server starts, it will show
`(API Key: configured)` to confirm your key is loaded.
Support
Claude Desktop Configuration
To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, add it to your Claude configuration:
macOS/Linux/Windows
Edit your Claude configuration file:
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini": {
"command": "deno",
"args": [
"run",
"--allow-net",
"--allow-env",
"jsr:@cong/gemini-mcp"
],
"env": {
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
"GEMINI_MODEL": "gemini-3-pro-preview"
}
}
}
}Local Development
If you're running from source code:
{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini": {
"command": "deno",
"args": [
"run",
"--allow-net",
"--allow-env",
"src/server.ts"
],
"env": {
"GEMINI_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
"GEMINI_MODEL": "gemini-3-pro-preview"
}
}
}
}Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Run tests: `deno task test`
5. Format code: `deno fmt`
6. Submit a pull request
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is gemini-mcp?
gemini-mcp is Gemini
How do I install gemini-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is gemini-mcp open source?
Yes โ it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/alexcong/gemini-mcp and has 1 stars.
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