Xata · Gemini CLI
Add the Xata MCP server to Gemini CLI
Manage Xata organizations, projects and Postgres branches through the Xata REST API, run SQL against a branch, and search the Xata docs.
1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http xata https://api.xata.tech/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. Xata is hosted by Xata, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
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FAQ
- How do I add the Xata MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http xata https://api.xata.tech/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Xata MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Xata as io.github.xataio/mcp in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Xata 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 Xata's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.