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How to install Telegram MCP Connect 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 Telegram MCP Connect by running "gemini mcp add telegram-mcp-connect npx -y telegram-mcp-connect", then type /mcp to check it.

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  1. 1

    Run the install command

    In a terminal, run:

    gemini mcp add telegram-mcp-connect npx -y telegram-mcp-connect
  2. 2

    Check it

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

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

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Questions

Does Telegram MCP Connect work in Gemini CLI?

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

Telegram MCP Connect 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 Telegram MCP Connect safe?

It scores 53 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.