Canva · Gemini CLI
Add the Canva MCP server to Gemini CLI
Create, search, edit and export Canva designs and assets.
Official serverRemoteDesign & sites
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http canva https://mcp.canva.com/mcp
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Canva is hosted by Canva, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
Ask Gemini CLI for something Canva can do. Create, search, edit and export Canva designs and assets. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.
- · In settings.json, streamable HTTP servers use httpUrl, SSE servers use url, local servers use command.
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FAQ
- How do I add the Canva MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http canva https://mcp.canva.com/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Canva MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Canva as com.canva.mcp/mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Canva 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 Canva'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.