Algolia · Gemini CLI
Add the Algolia MCP server to Gemini CLI
Connect agents to your Algolia account with user-scoped access to indices and analytics.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http algolia https://mcp.algolia.com/mcp
Scopes, env vars, OAuth and limits: Gemini CLI MCP config guide
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Algolia is hosted by Algolia, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Gemini CLI for something Algolia can do. Connect agents to your Algolia account with user-scoped access to indices and analytics. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Algolia MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http algolia https://mcp.algolia.com/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Algolia MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Algolia as io.github.algolia/algolia-productivity in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Algolia MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Gemini CLI uses them; check Algolia's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.