Gemini MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Gemini in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add chrischall-gemini -- npx -y @chrischall/gemini-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chrischall-gemini": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@chrischall/gemini-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gemini MCP server do?

Generate and edit images with Google Gemini (Nano Banana / Nano Banana Pro) image models.

Is the Gemini MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Gemini run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Gemini to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add chrischall-gemini -- npx -y @chrischall/gemini-mcp

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