Tavily · Gemini CLI
Add the Tavily MCP server to Gemini CLI
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1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add -e TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_VALUE tavily npx -y tavily-mcp
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Tavily runs locally and needs TAVILY_API_KEY. Replace the placeholder values above with your own before starting Gemini CLI.
3. Try it
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FAQ
- How do I add the Tavily MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add -e TAVILY_API_KEY=YOUR_VALUE tavily npx -y tavily-mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Tavily MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Tavily as io.github.tavily-ai/tavily-mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Tavily MCP server need an API key?
- Yes. It runs locally and requires TAVILY_API_KEY.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.