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Gemini CLI MCP
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Gemini CLI as MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server - Expose Gemini CLI tools to MCP clients like Claude Code Gemini CLI MCP is published by npm:gemini-cli-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Gemini CLI MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add gemini-cli-mcp -- npx -y gemini-cli-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini-cli-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gemini-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini-cli-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gemini-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"gemini-cli-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gemini-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add gemini-cli-mcp -- npx -y gemini-cli-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"gemini-cli-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"gemini-cli-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add gemini-cli-mcp npx -y gemini-cli-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the gemini-cli-mcp block.
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Gemini CLI MCP: common questions
How do I install Gemini CLI MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add gemini-cli-mcp -- npx -y gemini-cli-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Gemini CLI MCP the official server?
Gemini CLI MCP is published by npm:gemini-cli-mcp from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Gemini CLI MCP free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Gemini CLI MCP safe to use?
It scores 38 of 100. Grades: maintenance F, licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Gemini CLI MCP?
Similar MCP servers: Codebase Memory, ha-mcp, Pi MCP, Pi MCP Adapter.
Does Gemini CLI MCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.