Installation

Multiple ways to install Gemini MCP Tool, depending on your needs.

Prerequisites

• Node.js v16.0.0 or higher
• Claude Desktop or Claude Code with MCP support
• Gemini CLI installed (pip install google-generativeai-cli)

Method 1: NPX (Recommended)

No installation needed - runs directly:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "gemini-mcp-tool"]
    }
  }
}

Method 2: Global Installation

npm install -g gemini-mcp-tool

Then configure:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gemini-cli": {
      "command": "gemini-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Method 3: Local Project

npm install gemini-mcp-tool

See Getting Started for full setup instructions.