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How to install MCP Otel in Gemini CLI

Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026. On an enterprise licence or paid API key you can still install MCP Otel by running "gemini mcp add mcp-otel npx -y mcp-otel", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add mcp-otel npx -y mcp-otel
  2. 2

    Check it

    Inside Gemini CLI, type /mcp to list servers and tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If MCP Otel needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does MCP Otel work in Gemini CLI?

Yes. Gemini CLI supports local and remote mcp servers, extensions (legacy), and MCP Otel installs with the steps above.

MCP Otel does not show up in Gemini CLI. What now?

Restart Gemini CLI fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is MCP Otel safe?

It scores 45 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.