Snyk · Gemini CLI

Add the Snyk MCP server to Gemini CLI

Scan code, dependencies, containers and IaC for vulnerabilities from the agent.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

gemini mcp add snyk npx -y snyk mcp -t stdio

2. Sign in

Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Snyk runs locally; set any credentials Snyk asks for before starting Gemini CLI.

3. Try it

Ask Gemini CLI for something Snyk can do. Scan code, dependencies, containers and IaC for vulnerabilities from the agent. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

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FAQ

How do I add the Snyk MCP server to Gemini CLI?: Run: gemini mcp add snyk npx -y snyk mcp -t stdio. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
Is this the official Snyk MCP server?: Yes. It is published by Snyk as io.snyk/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the Snyk MCP server need an API key?: It runs locally from a package. See Snyk's docs for any credentials it needs.

Links

Snyk MCP docs Gemini CLI MCP docs Snyk server details

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.