MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv1.4.2

Houtini AI Gemini MCP Server

Connect Claude to Google Gemini AI for multi-turn chat, research, and grounded responses. Developers can route queries through Gemini's models while maintaining Claude's context and reasoning.

io.github.houtini-ai/gemini

Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

1 required env var

What the Houtini AI Gemini MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Connect Claude to Google Gemini AI for multi-turn chat, research, and grounded responses. Developers can route queries through Gemini's models while maintaining Claude's context and reasoning.

Connect to Houtini AI Gemini

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

npx @houtini/gemini-mcp@1.4.2

Environment variables

Configuration this server reads at startup.

  • GEMINI_API_KEYRequiredSecret

    Google AI Studio API key (get from https://aistudio.google.com/apikey)

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for Houtini AI Gemini.

Example prompts for Houtini AI Gemini

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Houtini AI Gemini.

  • Ask Gemini to summarize the latest research on quantum computing breakthroughs
  • Compare how Gemini and Claude respond to the same technical architecture question
  • Use Gemini to ground a response about current events with real-time information
  • Chain a research query through Gemini then have Claude synthesize the findings

Houtini AI Gemini MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running Houtini AI Gemini.

  • What is the Gemini MCP server and why would I use it?

    It's a Model Context Protocol bridge that lets you call Google Gemini AI models from Claude, enabling multi-turn conversations, research capabilities, and grounded responses. Use it when you want Gemini's strengths (like real-time grounding) available within Claude's reasoning context.

  • How do I set up authentication?

    Get a free Google AI Studio API key from https://aistudio.google.com/apikey, then set the GEMINI_API_KEY environment variable before running the MCP server. The key is required to authenticate all requests to Gemini.

  • Is there a cost to use this server?

    Google Gemini API has a free tier with rate limits. Check https://ai.google.dev/pricing for current pricing and quota details. Costs depend on your usage volume and which Gemini model you call.

  • Can I use this without a Google account?

    No, you need a Google account to generate an API key from Google AI Studio. The key is tied to your Google Cloud project and billing account.

  • What happens if my GEMINI_API_KEY is invalid or expired?

    The MCP server will fail to authenticate requests to Gemini and return an error. Verify your key is correct, hasn't been revoked, and that your Google Cloud project is active and has billing enabled.

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